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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.
Sweet Home Alabama
Outlaws Lyrics
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Big wheels keep on turning
Carry me home to see my kin
Singing songs about the southland
I miss Alabama once again
And I think it's a sin, yes
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
A Southern man don't need him around anyhow
Sweet home Alabama
Where the sky's also blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
In Birmingham they love the gov'nor
Now we all did what we could do
Now Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you?
Now tell the truth
Sweet home Alabama
Where the sky's also blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Here I come Alabama
Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
And they've been known to pick a song or two
Lord they get me off so much
They pick me up when I'm feeling blue
Now how about you?
Sweet home Alabama
Where the sky's also blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Sweet home Alabama
Oh sweet home baby
Where the sky's also blue
And the gov'nor's true
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd is a tribute song to the state of Alabama, which the band considers home. The song is a hymn to the southern traditions and values that are part of the band's identity. The song is structured around the idea of going back to your roots and reconnecting with your heritage. In the first verse, the band talks about how they miss Alabama and are reminded of it when they hear songs about the southland. The line "And I think it's a sin" adds a note of longing to the song, as if the band members are homesick and wish they were back in Alabama.
The second verse is a direct reference to Neil Young's song "Southern Man." Lynyrd Skynyrd felt that Young's song portrayed southerners unfairly and negatively. The line "I hope Neil Young will remember, a Southern man don't need him around anyhow" is a response to those criticisms. The song is a call to hold onto southern pride and values and reject criticism from outsiders.
Overall, Sweet Home Alabama is a celebration of the southern way of life and a way for Lynyrd Skynyrd to reaffirm their own identity. It has become a cultural icon and a representation of southern rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn it up
Increase the volume of the music
Big wheels keep on turning
Life continues to move and unfold
Carry me home to see my kin
Take me home to see my family
Singing songs about the southland
Celebrating the culture and history of the southern United States
I miss Alabama once again
I am homesick for Alabama once more
And I think it's a sin, yes
And I believe it is wrong to be away from home
Well I heard Mister Young sing about her
I heard Neil Young sing about Alabama
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down
I heard Neil Young criticize Alabama
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
I hope Neil Young remembers that the South has value and pride
A Southern man don't need him around anyhow
Someone from the South doesn't need criticism from Neil Young
Sweet home Alabama
A loving nickname for the state of Alabama
Where the sky's also blue
Where the sky is always beautiful
Lord, I'm coming home to you
I am returning home to Alabama with gratitude and excitement
In Birmingham they love the gov'nor
In Birmingham, people support the governor of Alabama
Now we all did what we could do
We all did our best to support our state and our community
Now Watergate does not bother me
The scandal of Watergate does not affect me
Does your conscience bother you?
Do you have any regrets or worries about your actions?
Now tell the truth
Now be honest with yourself and others
Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, has a group of talented musicians called the Swampers
And they've been known to pick a song or two
They are famous for their ability to choose and perform great music
Lord they get me off so much
They make me feel so good
They pick me up when I'm feeling blue
They cheer me up when I am feeling sad
Now how about you?
Do they make you feel good too?
Oh sweet home baby
A term of endearment for Alabama
And the gov'nor's true
And the governor is respected and supported
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Robert Rossington, Edward C. King
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