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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.
I Can't Stop Loving You
Outlaws Lyrics
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In the morning
On the early train
I could say everything's alright
I could pretend and say good bye
Got your ticket
Got your suitcase
I could say that's the way it goes
I could pretend and you won't know
That I was lying
'Cause I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
No, I can't stop loving you
Though I try
Took a taxi
To the station
Not a word was said
I saw you walk across the road
Maybe the last time, I don't know
Feeling humble
I heard a rumble
On the railway track
And when I hear the whistle blow
I walk away and you don't know
That I was lying
'Cause I can't stop loving you
No, I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
Though I try
'Cause I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
No, I can't stop loving you
Though I try
The lyrics of "I Can't Stop Loving You" by Outlaws depict the struggle of a person who can't stop loving their significant other, even though they are leaving on the early morning train. The singer grapples with the idea of pretending that everything is alright and saying goodbye, but they know deep down that they can't stop loving the other person. The song captures the sense of sadness and desperation that comes with deep longing and unrequited love.
The lyrics illustrate the internal conflict of the singer as they watch their loved one leave on the train, and they feel helpless and powerless to stop them. The singer had the chance to say goodbye, but they chose not to, and now they regret it. They are left to deal with their feelings of sadness and remorse as they go through their daily routine, thinking about their loved one and missing them deeply.
Overall, "I Can't Stop Loving You" is a poignant and emotional song that taps into the universal themes of love and loss. It speaks to the deep human desire to love and be loved, and how painful it can be when those feelings are not returned.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're leaving
You are leaving and it hurts me.
In the morning
You are leaving early tomorrow morning.
On the early train
You are leaving on the earliest train available.
I could say everything's alright
I could pretend that I am okay with you leaving, but I am not.
I could pretend and say good bye
I could hide my true feelings and pretend to say goodbye normally.
Got your ticket
You have purchased a ticket for your departure.
Got your suitcase
You have packed your suitcase for your trip.
Got your leaving smile
You are smiling in a way that shows me you are leaving and not coming back anytime soon.
I could say that's the way it goes
I could justify your leaving by saying that it is just how life works.
I could pretend and you won't know
I could pretend everything is fine so you won't realize how much I care about you staying.
That I was lying
But I would be lying to myself and to you.
'Cause I can't stop loving you
I cannot control my emotions and I still love you deeply.
Though I try
Even if I attempt to stop these feelings, they won't go away.
Took a taxi
I took a taxi to the station with you to see you off.
To the station
I went with you to the train station.
Not a word was said
Neither of us said a single word during the taxi ride or at the station.
I saw you walk across the road
I watched you walk across the road to get on the train.
Maybe the last time, I don't know
It could be the last time I see you, and I am uncertain about it.
Feeling humble
I am feeling small in the presence of this overwhelming emotion.
I heard a rumble
I heard a noise as the train was approaching.
On the railway track
The rumble I heard was coming from the train tracks.
And when I hear the whistle blow
As the train was leaving, I heard the whistle blow.
I walk away and you don't know
I left without you knowing how much you mean to me.
That I was lying
Again, I would be hiding my true feelings from you.
'Cause I can't stop loving you
These feelings are too strong for me to ignore or dismiss.
No, I can't stop loving you
I cannot make myself stop loving you no matter how hard I try.
Though I try
Even with my best effort, I am unable to move on from my feelings for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Gibson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chevy2003ism
So you're leaving
In the morning
On the early train
I could say everything's alright
I could pretend and say good bye
Got your ticket
Got your suitcase
Got your leaving smile
I could say that's the way it goes
I could pretend and you won't know
That I was lying
'Cause I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
No, I can't stop loving you
Though I try
Took a taxi
To the station
Not a word was said
I saw you walk across the road
Maybe the last time, I don't know
Feeling humble
I heard a rumble
On the railway track
And when I hear the whistle blow
I walk away and you don't know
That I was lying
'Cause I can't stop loving you
No, I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
Though I try
'Cause I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
No, I can't stop loving you
Though I try.
@chevy2003ism
I had the privilege of seeing the outlaws back in 1976 with Lynyrd Skynyrd~The best concert of my life!!..
@averyritchot2187
Right on. Me personally good music this video bites
@rogersharpe1043
I did to in 1980. My God they rocked the Charleston WV Coliseum!!!!! By far the best concert I have ever seen!!!!!!!
@MarkAYeast
I have searched for this song for years. It has to be one of my most favorite Songs, but only by this group. Phil Collins and all the others could never bring the feelings that this Group does
@fpereira77
I don't know if you know it, but you should check out the first released version of this music, by Leo Sayer. Phil Collin's versions was obviously the first I heard, but I really liked Sayer's version
@Mrmercuzio1
Right. I can't deny that Phil's version is well sung, but this by The outlaws is superior
@charlesreed6780
+Mark A. Yeast Havent heard Sayers version. Had this lp when it was new. Collins version, like everything else he did, was pure pop. THIS is Blues!!
@MarkAYeast
Yes but little southern Rock....
@Texama57
@Filipe Pereira You just reminded me of Leo, I used to have that 8 truck with him singing this, that guy is great , thanks.
@HDangerism
G R I T S is one of the greatest Southern Rock albums of all time, and I love this song!!! If you can, listen to "White Horses", "Angels Hide", Devil's Road", and "Wishing Wells"...