Formed from the ashes of two disbanded rival groups that had played the same southern circuit, The Allman Joys (based in Florida) and the Men-its (based in Alabama), the group was booked in early 1967 into a month-long engagement in St. Louis, Missouri, where they met members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, whose manager, Bill McEuen, arranged for them a contract with Liberty Records.
Moving to Los Angeles, they were soon opening for groups like The Doors and Buffalo Springfield and recording their eponymous debut album, full of lighthearted poppy soul that was quite contrary to what the group was performing in various clubs and theatres in California such as the Fillmore West and Troubadour, picked out by the label from a pool of songwriters including Jackson Browne. The album flopped, perhaps due to the fact that the group, aside from Gregg Allman, was sparsely used in the studio.
Onstage, the group rarely performed tracks off of the album, preferring original material by the younger Allman alongside covers of Otis Redding and Yardbirds songs. Over the next few months, however, the group lingered, unable to perform outside of southern California due to label constraints. Eventually losing bassist Mabron McKinney, they soldiered on, performing concerts and recording a second album, Power of Love, which featured bassist Pete Carr. However, like their debut, Power of Love, which also featured the songwriting skills of Gregg Allman and material that fit the group much better than the material on their debut, flopped.
Pulling out one last-ditch effort by leaving Los Angeles to work at the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the group recorded a handful of tracks that, for once, showed their full potential in the studio. After these tracks were rejected by the label, the group became dejected and broke up. The group over, Duane and Gregg Allman went to Jacksonville, Florida where they jammed with folk-rockers The 31st of February, featuring drummer Butch Trucks. The others went to do session work in Muscle Shoals.
Liberty Records threatening to sue the group for disbanding, they were given the rights to a solo album by Gregg Allman to keep them from doing so. However, tracks for the album were only issued twenty-five years later when they were released as bonus tracks on the compact disc reissues of the group's two albums. With his brother back in Los Angeles, Duane Allman temporarily joined his fellow bandmates in Muscle Shoals, eventually forming The Allman Brothers Band, enticing his brother back from Los Angeles.
Down In Texas
The Hour Glass Lyrics
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I’ve been on the move since I was just a little baby child
Been with, I've been with out, never been no doubt
When that good time feeling comes around
Well, I’ve got my temper, just like you
A little fussin' and fightin', well, they ain't nothing new
But for a little while tonight everything gonna be alright
Well, I can’t get enough of that wonderful stuff
Never felt so fine, hey, now drivin' me out of my mind
Somebody said it can't be done
We're gonna mess around and have a little fun
When that good time feeling comes around
Well, I can’t get enough of that wonderful stuff
Never felt so fine, hey, now drivin' me out of my mind
Someone said it can't be done
We're gonna mess around and have a little fun
When that good time feeling comes around
When that good time feeling comes around
When that good time feeling comes around
The Hourglass's song "Down In Texas" is a classic upbeat tune that celebrates the joy of life and living it to the fullest. The song begins with the singer reflecting on his life and how he has been on the move since he was a child. He has seen both good and bad times, but he has never lost his positive outlook and is always ready to have a good time when the opportunity presents itself. He knows how to handle his emotions, and even though he may have a temper, he acknowledges that fussing and fighting are nothing new. He knows that once that good time feeling comes around, everything will be alright, and he will let loose and have fun.
The chorus of the song is all about the infectious nature of having a good time. The singer can't get enough of that wonderful stuff and never has felt so fine. Someone may have said it can't be done, but they are going to mess around and have a little fun when that good time feeling comes around. The song's message is about living in the moment, enjoying life, and not worrying about what others may think. It's a feel-good tune that encourages listeners to let go of their problems and join in the party when that good time feeling comes around.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I’ve been around for a pretty good while
I have experienced a lot in my life and have been around for a considerable amount of time.
I’ve been on the move since I was just a little baby child
I have been moving around and traveling since I was very young.
Been with, I've been with out, never been no doubt
I have had times of abundance and times of lack, but have always had faith and confidence in myself.
When that good time feeling comes around
I look forward to those moments of pure joy and happiness that come once in a while.
Well, I’ve got my temper, just like you
I, like everyone else, have times when I get angry or upset.
A little fussin' and fightin', well, they ain't nothing new
Arguments and disagreements are nothing new to me.
But for a little while tonight everything gonna be alright
Despite any issues or problems, things will be okay for tonight.
Well, I can’t get enough of that wonderful stuff Never felt so fine, hey, now drivin' me out of my mind
I can never get enough of those amazing moments where everything feels great and I am filled with happiness.
Somebody said it can't be done We're gonna mess around and have a little fun
Even if someone says it can't be done, we are going to have fun and enjoy ourselves.
When that good time feeling comes around
Just like before, I look forward to those moments of pure bliss and happiness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE HINTON, MARLIN GREENE
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