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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".
'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.
Heavenly Blues
Outlaws Lyrics
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Mornin' brings the sunlight
Risin' in my heart
It's only us together on the phone
Through the magic line I find
It's only us apart
Never hurts to know you're not alone
But if you must know the reason
Heavenly skies are blue
And why it breaks my heart
To say goodbye
It's only that I love you
You know I always will
You and your heavenly blues
Racing through the timeless days
While I'm so alone
Laughter in my dreams
Stay for awhile
When I wake to find you're gone
I'm never far from home
Never too far gone to feel your smile
But if you must know the reason
Heavenly skies are blue
And why it breaks my heart
To say goodbye
It's only that I love you
You know I always will
You and your heavenly blues
You and your heavenly blues
I love the captured sorrow
Beyond tommorow's blues
Hear the caged bird
Sing her lonely song
She's singing that for you and me
And all the world to see
Her tender strength remains for every song
But if you must know the reason
Heavenly skies are blue
And why it breaks my heart
To say goodbye
It's only that I love you
You know I always will
You and your heavenly blues
You and your heavenly
You and your heavenly
You and your heavenly blues
The lyrics of "Heavenly Blues" by Outlaws express the emotions of a lover who is separated from their loved one by distance. The imagery of the song is that of a morning bringing sunlight, representing new hope in the face of separation, bond continuing through means like a phone call. The lines, "Never hurts to know you're not alone," suggest that the singer takes solace in knowing that their loved one is still present in their lives, even if not physically. The lyricist then jumps to the statement that "Heavenly skies are blue," a phrase that has typically implied happiness, but here it signifies the color of separation and longing.
The second verse builds upon the theme of longing for a loved one, but the main character continues to find comfort in the little joys they share, such as laughter in their dreams or a smile that they can feel even when physically apart. The final verse recognizes the strength of the power of love and its ability to transcend physical distance. It references a caged bird that sings a lonely song but continues to find the courage to keep going. The lyrics of the song encourage the listener to persevere through challenges and to find comfort in the knowledge that love can survive through time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
Mornin' brings the sunlight
Each new day brings hope and promise.
Risin' in my heart
It feels like warmth and light fills my soul.
It's only us together on the phone
Our connection is just through our voices, and not of physical presence.
Through the magic line I find
The telephone line feels like magic as it connects us despite our physical distances.
It's only us apart
We are far from each other, and that makes it harder for us to show our love.
Never hurts to know you're not alone
Knowing that someone loves you and that loves is mutual is a pain reliever for loneliness.
But if you must know the reason
In case, you are asking why I am feeling this way.
Heavenly skies are blue
The amazing and breathtaking nature that reminds me of you.
And why it breaks my heart
Why a beautiful thing like this reminds me of pain and heartbreak.
To say goodbye
Whenever we part, it is very hard to say goodbye.
It's only that I love you
The only reason why it is hard to say goodbye is that I love you so much.
You know I always will
My love for you is unending and never changing.
Racing through the timeless days
The days seem endless without you and quickly fly by as I await your return.
While I'm so alone
Without your companionship, I feel a certain emptiness and sadness.
Laughter in my dreams
My subconscious is filled with memories of us and our happy moments.
Stay for awhile
All I ask is for you to be with me, even for just a little bit longer.
When I wake to find you're gone
The jarring realization that you are not here and I am back to being alone.
I'm never far from home
Home is where the heart is, and you are always in my heart.
Never too far gone to feel your smile
Even when we are miles apart, the thought of your smile is enough to make my day better.
I love the captured sorrow
There is something beautiful and poetic about feeling pain and turning it into art.
Beyond tommorow's blues
The pain and sadness of tomorrow will eventually fade and become a distant memory.
Hear the caged bird
The struggle of freedom and the beauty that comes with the struggle.
Sing her lonely song
Finding comfort and solace in the beauty of pain and loneliness.
She's singing that for you and me
The struggle and beauty is something that we can share and experience together.
And all the world to see
It is a beautiful thing for the world to witness and learn from.
Her tender strength remains for every song
Despite the pain and sorrow, there is a strength that comes from it, and that strength remains through every musical note.
You and your heavenly blues
You and the beauty that comes with pain and heartbreak.
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