After the guys worked on their sound for a while, inspired by gritty rock n roll, they finally recorded and released their first album, 1978's 'Molly Hatchet'. Then, in 1979, 'Flirtin' with Disaster' came out. The group's work earned them both critical praise and commerical success, the album hitting the #19 slot on the Billboard top 200 chart. Allmusic's Rob Theakston has spoken for many in writing that the "tour de force" of a record shows that " the band means business".
Yet the group's history would prove to be a rocky one. In 1980, Brown left the group to form The Danny Joe Brown Band (with future Molly Hatchet guitarist Bobby Ingram). He was replaced by vocalist Jimmy Farrar. After the release of Beatin' the Odds in 1980 and Take No Prisoners in 1981, Farrar left as well.
Brown rejoined the band in 1982 and Banner Thomas left and was replaced by Riff West. In 1983, a new album was released titled No Guts... No Glory. Steve Holland left and was replaced by keyboardist John Galvin.
In 1984 came the release of a new album The Deed Is Done. In 1985 Dave Hlubek left and he was replaced by Bobby Ingram. Then in 1985, the double live album Double Trouble Live was released.
The band continued to tour regularly, and then in 1989 the album Lightning Strikes Twice was released.
1990s
In 1991, the greatest hits collection Greatest Hits was released. Molly Hatchet was in ways similar to fellow Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd in that it paired strong guitar work with a pounding boogie beat. When Brown left the band after Flirtin' with Disaster and was replaced by Farrar, the band's sound turned more to jamming and free form. When Brown returned in time for No Guts...No Glory, the original sound returned as well.
In 1996 due to a stroke and illness Brown had to leave the band, bringing in lead singer Phil McCormack to finish the album Devils Canyon in 1996.
At this point, the band consisted of members: vocalist Phil McCormack, guitarists Bobby Ingram and Bryan Bassett, keyboardist John Galvin, bassist Andy McKinney, and drummer Mac Crawford.
In 1998 Silent Reign Of Heroes was released. And in 1999 the band traveled coast to coast with Charlie Daniels and the Volunteer Jam.
2000s
In 2000, the album The Kingdom Of XII was released in Europe. The band went on tour to promote this album. It was released in the United States in 2001. Locked and Loaded (2003) and Warriors of the Rainbow Bridge (2005) followed. In January of 2005, Ingram invited Hlubek to rejoin Molly Hatchet and in doing so became the only current member who was a part of the original band.
On Thursday, March 10, 2005, after Brown was hospitalized for four weeks, he died less than an hour after returning to his home in Davie, Florida with his family and friends at his side, at the age of 53 from complications from pneumonia. He had previously left the group due to the suffering from a massive stroke in 1995 while driving to his brother's house. After a long battle with diabetes and the effects of the stroke, Brown was able to take the stage one last time at the Jammin' for DJB benefit concert in 1998 where with the help of his friends he ended the show with "Flirtin' with Disaster."
On Monday, June 19, 2006, founding guitarist Duane Roland died in St. Augustine, Florida at the age of 53. He had been playing with the band Gator Country, consisting of former members of Molly Hatchet, as late as May of 2006. His death was listed as being of "natural causes".
Bruce Crump (July 17, 1957 – March 16, 2015) was the original drummer from 1976 to 1983 (including their 1980 hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" ) and 1984 to 1991. He also played as a member of Canadian band Streetheart in the early 1980s, and joined several of his former Molly Hatchet bandmates in the band Gator Country in the mid-2000s. At his death, Crump was in the Jacksonville, Florida-based band White Rhino and the newly reformed China Sky.
Bass guitarist Banner Thomas died of complications of pneumonia, at 63, on April 10, 2017.
Dave Hlubek died of a heart attack on September 3, 2017, at the age of 66.
Jimmy Farrar, who was frontman from 1980 to 1982, died of heart failure on October 29, 2018, at 67. Singer Phil McCormack died on April 26, 2019 at 58 (McCormack had been sidelined in early 2019, after suffering from health troubles that affected his voice andwas replaced by singer Jimmy Elkins, who continued on with Hatchet after McCormack's death).
Steve Holland, the last original member of Molly Hatchet, died on August 2, 2020.
Satisfied Man
Molly Hatchet Lyrics
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Ain't got the time
I keep it straight
But I don't mid
Cause I got love
That the only plan
I'm just a satisfied man.
Can turn my head
Cause I got better
Waitin' on the bed
She does it all
Everything will wait
Makes me a satisfied man.
Oh I'm so satisfied
Yea I'm so satisfied
Oh I'm so satisfied
Satisfied man.
In the world
That's falling down
We'll be together
No one else around
Face to face
Right to the end
Though I'm a satisfied man.
Oohh I'm so satisfied
Yea I'm so satisfied
Oohh I'm so satisfied
Satisfied man.
She keeps it comin'
Keeps it comin'
Keeps me goin'
Every night or every day
She keeps it goin'
Keeps it goin'
Every night for every way
In the world
That's falling down
We'll be together
No one else around
Face to face
Right to the end
Though, I'm a satisfied man.
Oh baby, make no mistake about it
I'm a satisfied man
Baby, everything you say
Everything you do
Satisfied man
Everything you do is so right
Satisfied man.
Oh I'm so satisfied
Satisfied man
Oohh yea I'm so satisfied
Satisfied man
Oh I'm so satisfied
Satisfied man
Satisfied man
Satisfied man
Satisfied man
Satisfied man
Satisfied man
Satisfied man
Satisfied man
I'm a satisfied man.
The lyrics of Molly Hatchet's song "Satisfied Man" express contentment, love, and commitment. The lyrics portray a man who does not indulge in drugs; he lives a straight life but he does not mind because he has love, which is his only plan, leading him to be just a satisfied man. The man in the song is not easily swayed by women because he has someone waiting for him. This woman satisfies him emotionally and physically every night and every day, making him feel so satisfied that he doesn't want anything else in the world. The song expresses the desire for the two lovers to be together, face to face, right to the end, even in a world that seems to be falling down. The repeated chorus of "Oohh I'm so satisfied, yeah, I'm so satisfied, oh, I'm so satisfied, satisfied man" emphasizes the contentment that the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't do no drugs
I refrain from using drugs.
Ain't got the time
I'm too busy to waste my time on drugs.
I keep it straight
I am committed to a sober lifestyle.
But I don't mid
But I don't mind, because I have love.
Cause I got love
I have a strong affection for someone.
That the only plan
That's the only thing I need to be happy.
I'm just a satisfied man.
I feel content with my life.
Ain't no girl
There's no woman.
Can turn my head
No one can distract or tempt me.
Cause I got better
I have something better, waiting for me at home.
Waitin' on the bed
Waiting for me in bed.
She does it all
She fulfills my needs.
Everything will wait
Everything else can wait, because of her.
Makes me a satisfied man.
She makes me feel content with my life.
Oh I'm so satisfied
I'm extremely content.
Yea I'm so satisfied
Yes, I am indeed content.
In the world
Despite everything happening in the world.
That's falling down
The world is going through difficult times.
We'll be together
We will stick together.
No one else around
It's just the two of us.
Face to face
We will confront our problems directly.
Right to the end
Until the very end.
Though I'm a satisfied man.
Even though I feel content, I know it's not a guarantee for a happy future.
She keeps it comin'
She consistently satisfies me.
Keeps it comin'
She continues to satisfy my needs.
Keeps me goin'
She motivates and inspires me.
Every night or every day
She satisfies me every moment, including nighttime.
Keeps it goin'
She maintains the satisfaction.
Keeps it goin'
She makes sure there's no dip in my happiness.
Every night for every way
She satisfies me in every possible way, every night.
Oh baby, make no mistake about it
She is truly satisfying me.
Baby, everything you say
Everything she says satisfies me.
Everything you do
Everything she does satisfies me.
Satisfied man
I feel content and satisfied with my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS LOUIS JANS, TOM DELUCA
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This 1984 single from The Deed Is Done saw a revised line-up fronted by Danny Joe Brown attempting to cross over into the mainstream, much like Blackfoot were doing at around the same time – isn’t universally popular with Hatchet devotees. The diehards dislike it for its keyboards and the fact that it was bought in from the outside writers Thomas DeLuca and Tom Jans. It remains, however, a great song.
Bob Schneider
This is absolutely a great song. Even with alienating their hardcore fans, this album was a very smart decision on their part. It unfortunately didn't meet with quite the intended results, but it did have some popularity. It should have had way more, though. The songs were there, especially this and the other single "Stone In Your Heart."
SilentKnight43
The pinnacle of the evolution of kickass southern rock! RIP Danny Joe Brown. Damn he had a set of pipes.
SilentKnight43
@Jim Stull Under rated is somewhat subjective - dependin' on who you ask.
Jim Stull
Why were they so under rated - never got that !!
Jim Bob
Totally underrated band
bluesrocker79
For the general public,yes. But in my eyes and ears,one of the greatest live bands in history. They were off the charts live.
evoman1776
One of their best songs
Trevor Lengle
Written by Tom Jans
michael pulaski
Damn right !!!!