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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.
devil's road
Outlaws Lyrics
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Goodbye sweet world
Leave you on your own
Going to cross the border
See you when I'm home
I'm checking all my engines
Gonna tune'em up just right
The Devil's Road tonight
It's so hard to find
I'll find the reason
To love you one more time
Flyin' into the darkness
Find the morning light
Won't be home tonight
Going down the Devil's Road
And He's not too far behind
Carrying such a heavy load
It's bringing down my mind
Oh, when I look into those eyes
Oh, seems like magic in the sky
No, it's like I'm going down
That narrow road one more time
Ooww
Going down the Devil's Road
Is right for me
Terrorified, a place to hide
Cause He'll never set you free
Oh, when I fly into the night
Oh, trying to catch
The morning light
No, trying to run that narrow road
One more time
Going down that road
(Repeat 7 more times)
In "Devil's Road," Outlaws speak to the experience of being on the edge of the abyss, caught between a yearning for love and a fascination with the darkness. They describe leaving the familiar behind and heading into the dark, unknown territory of the Devil's Road. They know they will face unimaginable challenges and that the devil is not far behind them; still, they are driven to take the risk. The lyrics suggest that there is a kind of magic to this uncertain journey, a sense of re-discovering some essential nature of their being, and they acknowledge that it is a road that they feel drawn to take again and again.
The lyrics suggest that the Devil's Road offers a sense of freedom that cannot be found in the known, safe world. The outlaws are taking a risk, but they are also free to follow their instincts, tune up their engines, and run hard. They find something exhilarating in the sense of recklessness and see the mystery of the road as something that calls to their souls. Even as they fear the darkness, they are also drawn to it, and the mystery they face is both tantalizing and terrifying.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye sweet world
Farewell to the world as we know it
Leave you on your own
Going on a journey alone
Going to cross the border
Crossing a border to a different land
See you when I'm home
Will return home soon
I'm checking all my engines
Making sure everything is in order
Gonna tune'em up just right
Making sure everything is perfect
Tonight I'll be runnin' hard
Will be going fast tonight
The Devil's Road tonight
Going down a dangerous path
It's so hard to find
Difficult to locate something
I'll find the reason
I will discover the purpose
To love you one more time
To rekindle love once again
Flyin' into the darkness
Traveling blindly into the unknown
Find the morning light
Discover the light at the end of the tunnel
Won't be home tonight
Will not return home tonight
Going down the Devil's Road
Venturing down a dangerous path
And He's not too far behind
The Devil is always near
Carrying such a heavy load
Burdens weighing heavily
It's bringing down my mind
Leading to a negative impact on mental health
Oh, when I look into those eyes
Feeling a sense of enchantment
Oh, seems like magic in the sky
Seemingly impossible events
No, it's like I'm going down
Feeling like we are falling apart
That narrow road one more time
Going down a difficult path once again
Ooww
Expressing the emotions of the moment
Is right for me
The path may be difficult but it is the right one for me
Terrorified, a place to hide
Feeling frightened and wanting to hide
Cause He'll never set you free
Because the Devil will never set you free
Oh, when I fly into the night
Flying into the unknown
Trying to catch
Attempting to seize
The morning light
Finding a sense of hope
No, trying to run that narrow road
Trying to navigate a difficult path
Going down that road
Going down a path, repeatedly
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.