1. The Outlaws are Southe… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one Outlaws on last.fm:
1. The Outlaws are Southern rock band formed in Tampa, FL.
2. The Outlaws were a house band for Joe Meek's recording studio.
1) The Outlaws are Southern rock band formed in Tampa, FL in 1972 by singers/guitarists Hughie Thomasson and Henry Paul, bassist Frank O'Keefe, and drummer Monte Yoho. With the 1973 addition of guitarist Billy Jones, the lineup was complete, and after a year of intense touring the band became the first act signed to Arista under Clive Davis; the Outlaws' self-titled 1975 album spotlighted their Eagles-influenced harmonies and Allman Brothers-like guitar attack, yielding the Top 40 hit "There Goes Another Love Song."
Harvey Dalton Arnold replaced O'Keefe on bass in time for the recording of Bill Szymczyk-produced Hurry Sundown. Henry Paul left shortly after the completion of that album, replaced by Freddie Salem. Old friend David Dix joined as a second drummer. Dix had played in teen bands with Thomasson. Dix was first heard on the live set Bring It Back Alive and the studio effort Playin' to Win. The lineup shuffles continued when Arnold announced his departure following 1979's In the Eye of the Storm, with bassist Rick Cua recruited for the next year's Ghost Riders in the Sky, which netted a Top 40 entry with its title track, a rendition of the Vaughn Monroe favorite. Yoho left to rejoin Henry Paul soon after, and with the subsequent exit of Jones, only Thomasson remained from the original Outlaws roster — not surprisingly, the group disbanded upon completing 1982's Los Hombres Malo. A year later Thomasson and Paul formed a new Outlaws lineup, with Steve Grisham on guitar. That resulted in1986's Soldiers of Fortune, Paul again quit the band. Grisham also had left and was replaced by a young Chris Anderson who became an integral part of the reunion tour in 2005.
In the early 90's,Thomasson kept on with the help of Chris Hicks on guitar and they with B.B. Borden on drums and Jeff Howell on bass released Hittin The Road and Diablo Canyon. Thomasson was then offered a gig with Lynyrd Skynyrd and took it, remaining with them until the end of 2004.
In early 2005 The Outlaws reunited with original members Thomasson, Henry Paul, Monte Yoho and former Outlaw from the 80's Chris Anderson with newcomers Randy Threet on bass, Dave Robbins on keyboards and also the return of drummer David Dix.
After 2005 ended, Paul and Robbins left. Thomasson, Anderson, Threet, Dix, Yoho and Anderson continued to tour and completed an album, "Once An Outlaw". Before it could be released, Thomasson died at his home in brooksville, Florida of a heart attack on Septemeber 9, 2007.
In early 2008 Henry Paul rejoined, bringing along with him former Henry Paul Band guitarist Billy Crain, and Brothers of the Southland keyboardist Jon Coleman. David Dix was no longer part of the lineup.
In July 2010, Coleman left to join Trace Adkins, and Dave Robbins came back.
The current band has recorded new songs as a "Demo".
The estate of Thomasson took on a legal battle with the current lineup. After a year and a half battle the court ruled in favor of Paul and company continuing to be able to perform as the Outlaws. Mrs.Thomasson appealed, but shortly after dropped the appeal.
The Outlaws hit the scene when Southern Rock was becoming a force to be reckoned with. Sharing the scene with bands like The Allman Brother's Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshal Tucker, and the Charlie Daniel's Band they had big shoes to fill. Blazing 3 guitar leads were a trademark of this "Cowboy-rock" group. Big hits included "Ghost Riders (In the Sky)" and "There goes Another Love Song" as well as the epic "Green Grass and High Tides".
'The Outlaws' (the same band) are also on Last.fm.
2) The Outlaws were a house band for Joe Meek's recording studio. They were originally formed to back Mike Berry for his 1960 single "Set Me Free", and went on to record several singles of their own from '61-'65, mostly instrumental. Among their ranks were notable musicians such as Ritchie Blackmore, Chas Hodges, Mick Underwood, Bobby Graham and Hot Chocolate's Harvey Hinsley.
Cry No More
Outlaws Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But it won't be when we're alone together again
Singin' about my loneliness
Ain't exactly sheddin' tears, I guess
But it's a damn good start when you're standing apart like us
Well, it takes a lot of tryin', Lord
It takes a lot of cryin' alone
And you're glad to know you're certain to be home
Take a little taste of loneliness
Take a lot of lovin', then I guess
It makes it hard sometimes
When your love is just some dimes in a phone
Well, it's gonna be a long, long time
'Til I see you again
And I'm not real sure I can even wait until then
'Cause if I wait too long I will know what these tears are for
And I won't be able to cry, ah-ah-aye no more
Someday you'll see me satisfied
Instead of being sad that I've gone
Lord, those days would not be hurryin'
And so you sit home worryin' all alone
Dreamin' of how things are gonna be
Passes along the time 'til we
Are gonna stand together, hand-in-hand
To weather the storm
Well, it's gonna be a long, long time
'Til I see you again
And I'm not real sure I can even wait until then, no
'Cause if I wait too long I will know what these tears are for
And I won't be able to cry, ah-ah-aye no more
Someday you'll see me satisfied
Instead of being sad that I've gone
Lord, those days would not be hurryin'
And so you sit home worryin' all alone
Dreamin' of how things are gonna be
Passes along the time 'til we
Are gonna stand together, hand-in-hand
To weather the storm
Well, it's gonna be a long, long time 'til I see you again
And I'm not real sure I can even wait until then, no, no
'Cause if I wait too long I will know what these tears are for
And I won't be able to cry, ah-ah-aye no more (oh no)
No, I won't be able to cry, ah-ah-aye no more (oh no, no)
Well, I won't be able to cry, ah-ah-aye-ah-ah
Cry, ah-ah-aye no more
The lyrics to Outlaws' song Cry No More depicts a heartbroken individual who is deeply in love with someone who has constantly humiliated and ridiculed them publicly. They are caught in the midst of emotions, unable to sleep or fully comprehend the intensity of their feelings. The love they have is fueled by pain and humiliation, yet, they cannot seem to let go. The individual continues to be consumed by thoughts of the person they love, and their thoughts are filled with regret and a longing for what could have been. Despite the hurt they have experienced, the individual asks themselves if they could forgive the person they love if they were to ask for their forgiveness.
The lyrics highlight the pain that comes with loving someone, especially when that person does not feel the same way or does not treat you with the kindness and respect that you deserve. It is a song that depicts the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with loving someone and the uncertainty that comes with being in a relationship with them. The lyrics are relatable and anyone who has been in a similar situation can attest to the truth behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night with open eyes
Unable to sleep, eyes open wide
Too late to sleep, too soon to rise
The timing is wrong for sleep or wakefulness
You're short of breath, is it a heart attack?
Feeling out of breath, wondering if it's a heart attack
Hot and feverish you face the fact
Feeling feverish and finally acknowledging the situation
You're in love and it feels like shame
Feeling embarrassed by the love that can't be reciprocated
Because she's gone and made a fool of you in public again
She embarrassed you once again in front of others
You're in love and it feels like pain
Feeling the heartache of unrequited love
Because you know there's too much truth in everything she claims
Knowing that her criticisms are accurate and painful
So ask yourself now, can you forgive her
Questioning one's ability to forgive her
If she wants you to?
Wondering if she would even ask for forgiveness
Ask yourself, can you even deliver
Questioning one's ability to meet her demands
What she demands of you?
Wondering what she would expect from you
You drift into the strangest dreams
Getting lost in bizarre dreams
Of youthful follies and changing teams
Dreaming about the foolish things in youth and change
Admit you're wrong, oh, no, not yet
Not admitting fault just yet
Then you wake up and remember that you can't forget
Realizing that you can't forget her even in your dreams
She's made you some kind of laughin' stock
She's made you the subject of ridicule
Because you dance to disco and you don't like rock
Being made fun of for not liking the same music
She'd make fun of you and even in bed
Being ridiculed even in intimate moments
Said, "She was gonna go and get herself a real man instead"
Insultingly suggesting that she'll leave you for a better man
Or do you want revenge?
Contemplating if revenge is the answer
But that's childish, so childish
Realizing that revenge is immature
Remember when you were more easily led
Recalling a time when you were impressionable
Behind the cricket pavilion and the bicycle shed
Reflecting on a secretive or intimate moment
Trembling as your dreams came true
Experiencing excitement and nerves as a dream comes true
You looked right into those blue eyes and knew
Knowing that you were in love just by looking into her eyes
It was love and now you can't pretend
Admitting that it was love and trying to hide it won't work anymore
You've forgotten all the promises of that first friend
Forgetting about the promises made to the first love
It's not enough, she knows how you feel
Feeling like the love is not enough for her, and she knows it
But she's not prepared to share you with the memory
Not willing to accept the past or memories of the first love
And ask yourself, can you even deliver
Questioning one's ability to meet her expectations
What she demands of you?
Wondering what is expected in the relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: William Harlin Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind