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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.
Knoxville Girl
Outlaws Lyrics
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I can hardly find my way
Home to where the heart is
The words can't begin to say
Enough about the gentle way
You always take me in
Long and narrow winding road's
Got to take me home again
Go down, go down
Knoxville girl
With that dark and rovin' eye
Go down, go down
Knoxville girl
'Cause I know
You'll never be my bride
I met a little girl in Knoxville town
A town that I knew well
Feelin' good like I should
And to her love I felt
Time was long she lay there by my side
Held me close within her arms
And kept me satisfied
So on it goes and no one knows
Why heartache never ends
Above all that you will get
Exactly what it lends
Time has come to steal my love from me
In this pain I will remain
And sing this misery
The lyrics of "Knoxville Girl" by Outlaws talk about a man's encounters with a girl from Knoxville who he felt drawn to, but ultimately had to let go. The song starts with the impression of a gloomy morning covered in fog, making it difficult to find one's way back home. Though the singer doesn't specify where exactly his home is, he implies that he finds it whenever he is with the girl from Knoxville. The lyrics also suggest that this girl has a gentle nature to her that immediately puts the singer at ease.
However, as the song progresses, we learn that things ultimately didn't work out between the two. The lyrics suggest that this girl's dark and roving eye meant she was unfaithful. The singer seems almost resigned to the situation, singing the chorus, "Go down, go down, Knoxville girl / 'Cause I know you'll never be my bride." The next verse then talks about how the singer met this girl and how much he enjoyed being in her company. But ultimately, time came and stole his love from him, leaving him in misery.
Overall, the lyrics of "Knoxville Girl" are a meditation on finding love and losing it. The singer is drawn to this girl from Knoxville, who seems to offer him comfort and affection. But ultimately, their relationship falls apart, leaving the singer feeling heartbroken and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
The fog rolls in the morning
The mist becomes dense in the morning
I can hardly find my way
The fog has reduced visibility and I can hardly navigate
Home to where the heart is
Home is where my emotions reside
The words can't begin to say
I am unable to properly express my emotions with words
Enough about the gentle way
There's enough to be said about the tender and caring nature
You always take me in
You always make me feel welcome
Long and narrow winding road's
The road that leads home is twisted and narrow
Got to take me home again
I need to get back home
Go down, go down
Go away, go away
Knoxville girl
The girl I met in Knoxville
With that dark and rovin' eye
With her unsettling and wandering gaze
Cause I know, you'll never be my bride
Because I am aware that she will never commit to me
I met a little girl in Knoxville town
I encountered a young woman in Knoxville
A town that I knew well
I was familiar with Knoxville town
Feelin' good like I should
I felt content the way I should be
And to her love I felt
I was attracted to her and felt affection for her
Time was long she lay there by my side
We spent a long period of time lying close to each other
Held me close within her arms
She embraced me tightly with her arms
And kept me satisfied
She satisfied me emotionally and physically
So on it goes and no one knows
Life carries on, and nobody knows what's right
Why heartache never ends
It's difficult to explain why heartbreak is a never-ending feeling
Above all that you will get
You will receive what you deserve, regardless
Exactly what it lends
Simply put, you get what you give
Time has come to steal my love from me
The moment has arrived for love to be taken away from me
In this pain I will remain
I will endure this suffering
And sing this misery
And express this anguish through music
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: HENRY PAUL III
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JohnBuck41
40+ years and still my favorite band.
TheStrat1957
Hot damn. Some of the best southern rock bluegrass picking ever. Great harmonies too.
Mister EIE
Henry Paul with his distinctive vocals. Can't be duplicated.
SCRAPEY HAWKINS
Yeah for a guy from NY
MrDrRockn1
it's no wonder i loved these guys so much back then ....they flippin rock !
erik larson
just saw henry in outy cali was bad ass!
Manfred Stegmann
the outlaws - one of my all times favourites
Emerson
Saw them live many times in the 70's w/Henry Paul. What an amazing band. Always tight and on it, unlike some (many) of the acts back then who were often totally loaded and sucked live (Zeppelin, Aerosmith, etc)
Mad Max
Southern rock at its finest!
Joel Howard
Them boys tearing it up on them guitars.