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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.
It Follows From Your Heart
Outlaws Lyrics
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And gone are the others that lost right from the start
But I′m free, Lord I'm free, and I′m better off than they
For I'm off to taste the love that's passed my way
There′s a church on the corner, His house or so they say
Lord, they tie them ev′ry Sunday givin' tin for the sins
Next day
And that I don't know right from wrong
But I know my God, and I know my Father′s call
How can you let your problems keep you down under
When you know the answer right from the start
Take a look around in any direction
It follows from the heart
Gone is the sadness lying in a broken heart
And gone is the madness that lines itself in part
But I'm free, Lord I′m free, and I know myself at last
And it's yours to learn before the future's passed
How can you let your problems keep you down under
When you know the answer right from the start
Take one good look around, the answer′s no wonder
Cause it follows from your heart
Gone is the sadness that lies in a broken heart
And gone is the madness, who lines itself in part
Well I′m satisfied with loving Lord, I know myself at last
And it's yours to learn before the future′s past
The lyrics of Outlaws' "It Follows From Your Heart" are a poignant reflection on the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. The first verse speaks of the inevitability of heartbreak, as people come and go in our lives. The singer, however, is free from the pain of lost love and is excited to see what new love may come his way. The second verse speaks of the hypocrisy of people who judge others for their perceived sins or flaws, while the singer knows himself, his God, and his Father's call. The chorus urges listeners to look within themselves for the answers to their problems, as it follows from the heart.
The repetition of the first verse with slightly altered lyrics in the final verse suggests that the singer has come full circle in his emotional journey, having shed the sadness and madness of heartbreak to be satisfied with loving again. The lyrics are a testament to the power of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and faith in oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Gone are the lovers that died of a broken heart
The singer is referencing those who have lost love and died due to heartbreak in the past, and how they are gone now.
And gone are the others that lost right from the start
The singer references those who had unsuccessful relationships right from the beginning and how they are now gone.
But I’m free, Lord I'm free, and I'm better off than they
For I'm off to taste the love that's passed my way
Despite the singer feeling better since they're free to experience loves that have passed their way.
There’s a church on the corner, His house or so they say
Lord, they tie them ev’ry Sunday givin' tin for the sins
Next day
The artist mentions a church where people go every Sunday to atone for their mistakes or sins.
You good people say that I'm a twisted man
And that I don't know right from wrong
But I know my God, and I know my Father's call
The artist is aware of people who deem them as warped and unwise, but they trust in their relationship with their faith and higher power.
How can you let your problems keep you down under
When you know the answer right from the start
Take a look around in any direction
It follows from the heart
The singer is asking how one can let their troubles consume them when they already know the answer to the problem - to follow their heart and listen to it.
Gone is the sadness lying in a broken heart
And gone is the madness that lines itself in part
But I'm free, Lord I’m free, and I know myself at last
And it’s yours to learn before the future's passed
The singer notes how they’ve healed from emotional turmoil and have a strong understanding of who they are now, emphasizing that the listener can do it too before it's too late.
How can you let your problems keep you down under
When you know the answer right from the start
Take one good look around, the answer's no wonder
Cause it follows from your heart
The artist once again emphasizes how important it is to follow what is in one's heart and that the answer to one's problems is evident by looking at oneself.
Gone is the sadness that lies in a broken heart
And gone is the madness, who lines itself in part
Well I’m satisfied with loving Lord, I know myself at last
And it’s yours to learn before the future's past
The artist is content with loving their higher power, noting how they’ve understood their own self more and how it's possible for the listener to do the same before it's too late.
Writer(s): William Harlin Harlin Jones
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.