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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.
Keep Prayin'
Outlaws Lyrics
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Grew up a rollin' stone
Workin' all day and night for weeks
Was a-livin' it all alone
I got no friends to call my own
No woman to love me
Now I just seem to be slippin' away
Think I'm gonna jump in the sea
Ahh, I'm gonna keep prayin'
Everything's gonna be all right
Keep prayin' everything's gonna be all right
About a month or so ago
I was workin' in Tennessee
Tried to make time with another man's woman
And he turned around and tried to shoot me (yeah, he did)
I guess I'll be on the next train home
Or maybe I'll catch a plane
For my life seems to be slippin' away
Think I'm gonna go insane
Ahh, I'm gonna keep prayin
Everything's gonna be all right,
Keep prayin' everything's gonna be all right,
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
Keep prayin' everything's gonna be all right
Keep prayin' everything's gonna be all right
All right
The lyrics to Outlaws' song "Keep Prayin'" talk about a man who has had a tough life. He was born in the Southland and grew up without any friends or a woman to love him. He has been working all day and night, but he still feels alone. He is on the brink of just wanting to jump into the sea. He then talks about a recent encounter he had in Tennessee where he tried to make time with another man's woman, and the man tried to shoot him. He feels his life is slipping away, and he's worried he might go insane. Despite it all, he decides to keep praying and believes that everything will be alright.
The song highlights the struggles of a man who has a hard life and faces many challenges. He's lonely and feels like he has no one to turn to. He tries to find love in the wrong places and then ends up getting in trouble. The only thing he can do is keep praying and hoping for a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in the Southland
I came into this world in the southern regions of the United States.
Grew up a rollin' stone
During my upbringing, I was constantly moving, never staying in one place for very long.
Workin' all day and night for weeks
I have been toiling away without much rest for several weeks now.
Was a-livin' it all alone
I have been living my life in solitude, without any companionship.
I got no friends to call my own
I do not have any close friends whom I can call my own.
No woman to love me
I do not currently have a significant other who loves me.
Now I just seem to be slippin' away
It feels like I am losing control over my life and heading towards a downward spiral.
Think I'm gonna jump in the sea
I am contemplating taking drastic measures to escape my current predicament, including possibly taking my own life by jumping into the sea.
Ahh, I'm gonna keep prayin'
Despite my struggles, I will keep praying for divine intervention.
Everything's gonna be all right
I have faith that everything will eventually work out for me.
About a month or so ago
Not too long ago, about a month or so in the past.
I was workin' in Tennessee
I was employed and working in the state of Tennessee at that time.
Tried to make time with another man's woman
I attempted to pursue a romantic relationship with a woman who was already taken by another man.
And he turned around and tried to shoot me (yeah, he did)
The other man became angry and hostile towards me, and even tried to physically harm me with a firearm.
I guess I'll be on the next train home
I have decided to leave Tennessee and return home to my usual place of residence, possibly by taking the next available train.
Or maybe I'll catch a plane
Alternatively, I might opt to take a plane to travel back home instead.
For my life seems to be slippin' away
I still feel like my life is spiraling out of control, regardless of whether or not I return home.
Think I'm gonna go insane
The overwhelming stress and uncertainty of my situation is causing me to feel like I might lose my sanity.
Yes I do
I truly believe that everything will be alright if I continue to pray.
All right
Reaffirmation that everything will ultimately be okay for me.
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.