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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.
So Afraid
Outlaws Lyrics
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Rumors been travelin' since I've been out of town
Sayin' that you've had a another fella comin' round
Think how you would feel if you were in my shoes
Understand it's a lonely man
Who's got these two-time blues
Or something for my nerves
'Cause I ain't stopped this shakin'
Since I first heard the word
Everybody's seein' what's only mine to see
Somebody's head is on my pillow
Where mine's supposed to be
But you've got me so worried
That it all might be a waste of time
Oh, and I'm so afraid of knowin'
You're no longer mine
But you've got me so worried
That it all might be a waste of time
Oh, and I'm so afraid of knowin'
You're no longer mine
It didn't take me long
To see what you were all about
My bags are packed and I'm on my way
To catch the first train out
You might find a memory
That lay here in this song
When you say that this old boy's been
Away one day too long
But you've got me so worried
That it all might be a waste of time
Oh, and I'm so afraid of knowin'
You're no longer mine
Woah, and I'm so afraid of knowin'
You're no longer mine
Woah, and I'm so afraid of knowin'
You're no longer mine
No, you're no longer mine
You're no longer mine
Woah, you're no longer mine
The Outlaws’ song “So Afraid” tells a story of a man who is out of town and hears rumors that his partner is seeing someone else. The singer is overwhelmed with emotions and feelings of betrayal after hearing the news. The song’s theme is centered around heartbreak, uncertainty, and fear. The chorus “But you've got me so worried, That it all might be a waste of time, Oh, and I'm so afraid of knowing, You're no longer mine” highlights the fear of losing what the singer once held as his own.
The lyrics illustrate the vulnerability of the singer, who struggles to come to terms with the thought of losing his partner to someone else. The line “Somebody's head is on my pillow, Where mine's supposed to be” portrays the singer’s feeling of displacement and reflects how it feels to lose someone they consider their own. The song’s climax features the singer realizing he must leave to preserve his pride and make sense of it all. The lyrics “It didn't take me long, To see what you were all about, My bags are packed and I'm on my way, To catch the first train out” show how he decides to walk out on the relationship even as he realizes it is one day too late.
Overall, “So Afraid” is a poignant tale of a love gone wrong. The song’s melancholy tone and emotive lyrics showcase the Outlaws’ expertise in painting a picture of vulnerability, and subtly addresses many issues prevalent in romantic relationships, such as trust and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
Rumors been travelin' since I've been out of town
People have been spreading rumors about you while I've been away
Sayin' that you've had a another fella comin' round
The rumors claim that you've been seeing another man
Think how you would feel if you were in my shoes
Consider how you would feel if you were in my situation
Understand it's a lonely man
Realize that a person in my shoes is lonely
Who's got these two-time blues
I am feeling upset because of the possibility of you seeing another man
Well, I sure could use some whiskey
I need a drink to calm myself down
Or something for my nerves
I need something to calm my nerves
'Cause I ain't stopped this shakin'
I am still feeling anxious and uneasy
Since I first heard the word
Ever since I heard the rumors
Everybody's seein' what's only mine to see
Everyone else seems to know the truth except for me
Somebody's head is on my pillow
Someone else has been in my bed
Where mine's supposed to be
The person who should be sleeping next to me is not there
But you've got me so worried
You have me feeling extremely anxious
That it all might be a waste of time
I am concerned that my emotions and efforts might be futile
Oh, and I'm so afraid of knowin'
I am scared to find out the truth
You're no longer mine
I am afraid that we are no longer together
It didn't take me long
It didn't take me much time
To see what you were all about
To realize your true intentions
My bags are packed and I'm on my way
I have already prepared to leave
To catch the first train out
To leave as soon as possible
You might find a memory
Perhaps you'll remember something
That lay here in this song
That is present in this song
When you say that this old boy's been
If you mention that I have been gone for
Away one day too long
One day more than I should have
No, you're no longer mine
You are no longer mine
Woah, you're no longer mine
You are not mine anymore
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