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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".
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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.
Hearin' My Heart Talkin'
Outlaws Lyrics
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Well, I almost called you this evenin'
Just to say things aren't what they seem
But a one-night stand wound up stealin'
Every one of my dreams
Now it's three a.m. in the morning
And a woman's best be at home
On a street all alone
Now I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
Sayin' that I'm foolish just to keep walkin' away
I thought that I could forget you
But I keep on day after day
Hearin' my heart talkin'
Hearin' my heart talkin'
Every time I'm thinkin' of you
All the big time plans I was sure of
Left me standin' here in the dawn
As the sidewalk pools at the streetlight
Well, I need it all
Well, I try my best not to wonder
If you've still been thinkin' of me
But you fill my mind like an old song
Bittersweet melody
Now I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
Sayin' that I'm foolish just to keep walkin' away
I thought that I could forget you
But I keep on day after day
Hearin' my heart talkin'
Hearin' my heart talkin'
I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
Every time I'm thinkin' of you
O-oh, I can't escape this feelin'
When the night starts turnin' to day
Now I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
Sayin' that I'm foolish just to keep walkin' away
I thought that I could forget you
But I keep on day after day
Hearin' my heart talkin'
Hearin' my heart talkin'
I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
Every time I'm thinkin' of you
Now I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
Every time I'm thinkin' of you
Woah, I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
Every time I'm thinkin' of you
(repeat and fade)
The song "Hearin' My Heart Talkin'" by Outlaws is about a man who has realized his mistake of letting a woman slip away. He almost calls her to tell her that things are not what they seem, but he cannot bring himself to do it. Instead, he finds himself alone on a street at three in the morning, with his heart talking to him and telling him that he is foolish to keep walking away. He thought that he could forget her and move on, but with each passing day, he hears his heart talking to him about her.
The lyrics suggest a feeling of regret and longing for the woman he let go. He had big plans for himself, but without her, he feels like he is standing alone in the dawn. His heart reminds him of her with a bittersweet melody that fills his mind like an old song.
The repetition of the line "Hearin' my heart talkin'" reinforces the theme of the song, which is the struggle between the mind and the heart. The man's mind may tell him to move on, but his heart tells him that he cannot forget this woman.
Overall, "Hearin' My Heart Talkin'" is a beautifully crafted song that conveys the complexities of human emotions and the struggle between the head and the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I almost called you this evenin'
I had considered calling you tonight.
Just to say things aren't what they seem
To tell you that everything is not as it appears to be.
But a one-night stand wound up stealin'
A casual sexual encounter left me feeling empty and unfulfilled.
Every one of my dreams
It shattered all my hopes and aspirations.
Now it's three a.m. in the morning
It's late at night, and I can't sleep.
And a woman's best be at home
It's considered socially acceptable for women to be indoors at this time.
I'm afraid the sun's gonna catch me now
I'm worried that daylight will arrive before I get home.
On a street all alone
I'm walking by myself and feeling vulnerable.
Now I'm hearin' my heart talkin'
My emotions are overwhelming me.
Sayin' that I'm foolish just to keep walkin' away
My heart tells me that I'm making a mistake by pushing you away.
I thought that I could forget you
I believed that it would be easy for me to move on from you.
But I keep on day after day
But I find it a constant struggle to let go of my feelings.
Every time I'm thinkin' of you
You're always on my mind.
All the big time plans I was sure of
My once-confident dreams for the future.
Left me standin' here in the dawn
Now I'm left feeling lost and uncertain at the break of day.
As the sidewalk pools at the streetlight
The rainwater is collecting on the pavement under the lamppost.
Well, I need it all
I want everything, but I feel like I have nothing.
Well, I try my best not to wonder
I make an effort to not let my thoughts consume me.
If you've still been thinkin' of me
If you also think of me the way I do of you.
But you fill my mind like an old song
You're constantly in my thoughts, like a familiar melody.
Bittersweet melody
A mixture of happiness and sorrow.
O-oh, I can't escape this feelin'
I'm unable to shake off this emotion.
When the night starts turnin' to day
As darkness fades into daylight.
Contributed by Amelia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CaptSquatcho
Arguably, one of their best compositions, and least appreciated!
James Renwick
Never get tired of these old Outlaws classics! These guys could harmonize like nobody else....
Robert Crouse
James Renwick without the outlaws..there would be no Alabama,Exile Restless heart.
Deane Ballou
Wow, this brings me right back to 1977! Love these guy's.
Harry Nowak
Beautiful acoustic guitar and great bass playing
Harry Nowak
Yes, great song and bass is incredible
Harry Nowak
Don't forget those drummers!!
5dennisk
One Fantastic Album.!!!! One Fantastic Band.
watini fadhil
best Southern Rock Band!!!
rebelrecording
Love the hell out of this song!!!!!