Tons of people are still doing this. You just won't hear it on radio stations. Listen to the Tedeschi Trucks Band. My Morning Jacket. Widespread Panic. Gov't Mule. Billy Strings. Sturgill Simpson. Molly Tuttle. Phish. Goose. Umphreys McGee. Gary Clark Jr. Shakey Graves. The New Mastersounds. Muse. Radiohead. The Foals. Rival Sons. Greta Van Fleet. Just to name a few.
@@ajschroetlin2196 can’t agree more. Can I also add The Marcus King Band. Honey Island Swamp Band. The Greyhounds. Kenny Wayne Sheppard. Blackberry Smoke. Joe Bonamassa. There’s more. Great young players that woulda fit right in back in the day. (I’m 63. I was there)
Especially for 1975? Let’s see, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Molly Hatchett, Ted Nugent…. You haven’t even scratched the surface of ‘70s rock yet.
I got to see them in 1979 with the group "Head East" opening. Their last encore was a 25 plus minute Jam of this song. Three guitarists and two drummers. Incredible.
Hughie and Billy were greater together than the sum of their parts. Billy's vibrato is thicker than a triple chocolate shake and Hughie's single coil sound is the perfect blend. When they recorded this record they panned Billy's guitar hard to one side and Hughie's guitar hard to the other side. Big headstock Strat vs 61 Black Beauty Les Paul Custom covers all the bases. Over 9 minutes of the origional recording ended up on the cutting room floor so they could get it on the B side of the LP. They were the finest live band on the planet at that time.
Great reaction but ... I 'bout bust a gut when you said, "... this song is chocked full of so much ingenuity and especially for 1975" 🤣🤣🤣!!! I almost fell out of my chair. I was thinking, "No man, you've got it all backwards !!! NO ONE'S doing this stuff now. It was BACK THEN (60's through the 80's) that all of the great music was made, but it has been sliding downhill ever since, and people these days have forgotten how to do anything like that. Everything is geared towards quick hits, quick sell, new face tomorrow !!! No one wants to put in the work anymore".
- "The Florida Guitar Army"! - Extended jams / dueling guitars: a signature of Southern Rock. And, "Outlaws" was one of the best. - Your reaction of amazement and joy was awesome to behold :) - My experience with this song?... Saw them live THREE times! Great every time. And of course, all the joints didn't hurt, either :D
I was 15 years old when the song came out and was heavy into the whole southern rock scene for the next few years. The song was and still is one of my favorite songs. It always brings tears to my eyes because it makes me think of my brother who I lost years ago.
In it's day this was considered "Country Fried Rock". When Country music was twangy and old school, a new and younger generation of Country music began to emerge and it got electrified and wild. The Box guitars and piano's went to electric and organs slowly but surely. In the beginning of this the jam sessions were a complete out of control musical brawl. Its so bad ass that everyone wanted to be there. Then the actual songs began to formulate which was cool as Hell. The Allman Brothers, Marshal Tucker, Outlaws, Skynryd, The Eagles, New Riders of the Purple Sage, The Flying Burrito Brothers. Thanks to them look what music is today,
In 1977 David Dix returned to the band as second drummer and in 1979 the other drummer left. I saw them 2 times first time with just the one drummer and 2nd time when they had 2
Others may have already said this, but you need to listen to the FULL on live version of this song. Like Band-Maid, The Outlaws are at their best when they are live. So listen to Green Grass and High Tides from their Bring it Back Alive album. all 20 minutes and 41 seconds of it. The dual drum solo and traded lead solos are worth listening to. Trust me, it will blow your mind.
I saw this band so many times in the 70s and it was always amazing! They didn't call them the guitar army for nothing! I was in the Air Force when this started being played on the radio and I always turned it up when I could. When live in concert it seemed like they jammed this one out for 20 to 30 mins. The best concerts ever were in the late 60s through the mid 70s and they were cheap! Usually between $4 and $8 and you had to be in line at a ticket location to get the first ones available! Never quit rockin' John! EZ✌
This song did not get much air time on the mainstream media but was very popular with local FM radio. 70s rock and roll was as much about lead guitar solos as vocals. If you want to hear a rock and roll song played by a jazz group who claimed that rock and roll was easy, give a listen to a song called Hocus Pocus buy a jazz group called Focus . If you thought this blew your mind then your mind has yet to be truly blown!!! PS... Please listen to the studio version!!!
I was a freshman in college in 75. My college floor buddies were all going to a college 30 miles up the road to see Lynyrd Skynyrd. When they came back, all they could talk about was The Outlaws. That's how fast the Outlaws broke. Green Grass could be heard on FM nonstop for the next 6 months.
Man, this was one of my favorite songs of so many back in the day. Ready to retire now and unashamedly here to tell you that this was one of the best tunes to get high and just dig it. Had a great run and hope these younger generations get to enjoy this music as much as I did (and still do).
Yes it was on the radio back in the day. I saw them right after this album came out. Great band live for us guitar guys! Still one of my favorite southern rock songs.
I saw them do this song...they toured with Molly Hatchet, another crazy southern guitar band. Molly Hatchet came out onstage and did this song with the Outlaws. There were 5 guys exchanging guitar solos and 2 bassists. I seriously will never forget that night. Listen to the whole album, and dive into Molly Hatchet too. Dreams (I'll never see) is a great song to start with. Loved your reaction. Everyone who hears it for the first time can't believe it.
The Allman Brothers Released the original Dreams(I'll Never See) several years earlier Molly Hatchet's cover is in the wrong time signiture and is a pale imiitation of the original.same with the Outlaws (I saw them live also)Trying to sound like ABB but just a copy.Dont get me wrong I liked Green Grass and High Tides also.
I have to agree with you. The way they arranged the song just takes the whole spacey, dreamlike feel away. And, of course, NO ONE can match Skydog's transcendent guitar work. Although, in Molly Hatchett's defense, they were actually covering another artist's cover of the song, and being old and forgetful, the name of that artist escapes me; but he was the one who changed the time signature, and entire feel of the song. I actually like Molly Hatchett; very talented, but this cover just wasn't their best effort. I always wonder how they would have covered the ABB version...bet it would be killer!@@bobcorbin3294
The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels - I was into all of them in college in the late 70s. Still listen to them all from time to time. Wonderful stuff.
Wet Willie, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Elvin Bishop (Traveling Shoes), Allman Brothers Band, .38 Special, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Pure Prairie League and a bunch I’m forgetting.
Great song from this great Southern Rock group. And loved playing it on my guitar...If you liked it, try another Outlaws hit: "There Goes Another Love Song."
Great band and great song, met them when they played a venue owned by a friend back in 2001. Check out another Southern Rock band with a banger they released in 1975, Outlaws - "Green Grass and High Tides”. Not Southern Rock but Country Rock is the band Poco, start them off with the outrageously great song “Crazy Eyes” released in 1973.
I heard this song for the first time when I was going to University of South Florida in Tampa. Before their first album, the Outlaws played free all the time in front of the student union. I had never heard of them but, like you, was stunned, totally blown away when they finished up with this amazing number. Best lead guitar work I had ever heard. Hughie Thomasson, who wrote it, was one of a kind. He was known as "the Flash" because of his lightning fast leads.
Great song and review. You should watch/listen to the extended live version of this. For me, the "guitar army" in The Outlaws, provided in this a southern rock song far greater than Skynyrd's "Freebird" but it would seem that Freebird was more popular with the general public, and got greater attention.
If I remember correctly, they wrote this in response to Freebird by their southern rock rivals, Lynyrd Skynyrd, which, until then, had been touted as the ultimate southern rock anthem. For me the Outlaws come out on top - 3 lead guitars - unbeatable.
I agree and I'm from Jacksonville home of Southern Rock. Skynerd, Molly Hatchet. 38 special, Blackfoot and a little known fact the Allman Brothers got their here. I saw the Outlaws with Marshall Tucker and Charlie Daniels. Best concert I've ever seen...
Watch "Heartworn Highways". Came out in about '75. Although it was the documentation of the "Outlaw Country" music movement, you get a sense as to why there was so much talent back then. No social media, internet, etc. People hung around kitchen tables, playing, singing, drinking, honing their skills. Living life.
Yes , recordings are fantastic. Without recordings of music, all we would know about music is what we hear live . I remember listening to this song in 75 when I was in California. When I hear it now , I go right back to those days , It's a Package deal for me. I can hear the first one or two guitar notes and my thoughts race back You won't have that , but thanks for keeping an open mind. The Outlaws were , umm , how do you young folks say ,,,, Dope! They were high energy with some expensive Harmonys. They had so many great songs. Full of soul.
It was played on the radio but the management wanted songs in the 2 to 3 minute length so they produced a short version. When people got the album they wanted the long version. Along with Innagoddadavida stations had to start playing the full length version of songs that just didn’t cut it with the short version. I was 16 when this song came out, Southern Rock was kind of a niche genre but it was great to grow up in those times.
My experience with this song was pretty much like yours was. As a sophomore in high school getting high and listening to this song in 75 was awesome. We had so much good music in the 70’s.
I saw them with Blackfoot and the Marshall Tucker Band at USF sports field in '77. The tickets were $5.00 because I was a atudent, up to 4 tickets per student. The parking was $1.00. Besides the economy of the whole evening my friends and I were completely mesmerized! Prior to this show, I had seen The Allman Brothers in concert.
It came out on FM radio when FM was still an underground or considered underground. I was 18 when it came out and whenever this came on, it wasn’t anybody around my age who didn’t just stop in heir tracks and start air guitar sessions right on spot.
Headphones? Bluetooth speakers with subwoofers? NO! Massive towering speakers with plate sized woofers and multiple tweeters and midranges! Move the furniture out, get rid of the couch, open the windows or they will break!
Me too! Rooms shaking! Then going to the local watering hole on Wednesday night happy hour and this always played! Along with Born to Run, and , well you remember…😅
The Freebird reaction video that’s out there, 7/2/77 Oakland, the Outlaws opened that Day On the Green, and ended their show with this, 4 guitarists and a bass player front and center just jamming. If I am remembering right, one of the Outlaws drummers was jamming on a guitar for the finale, love this jam, Thanks for the reaction….
One of the lead guitarists- Hughie Thomasson- was in Lynyrd Skynyrd for a good 10 years, after they reformed. Until his death. Dude was a monster player! You really should check out the live version from their live album. Every song was kicked up a notch or two, and red hot! One of my favorite live albums! You really cant go wrong with any 70s rock group. ALL were good, most were great. You HAD to be - there was nowhere to hide, live- and fans were brutal to pretenders. Also, no studio trickery and a LOT of competition. Also look up Foghat for another killer live band from the era. Lonesome Dave Peverette on vocals and guitar, Rod Price " mister slide" on lead, and a wicked good rythm section. You got your moneys worth from them!
I hazard to venture there were no click tracks lamely used in the making of this track. One could almost mistake it for a live recording. An arguably even better version appears on "Bring It Back Alive", which I recommend. Yeah, it was all over the radio for years. Definitely one of those life sound tracks. It still sounds fresh to me.
Recorded in stereo!!!! You get Hughie's strat in your left ear, and Billy's Gibson in your right ear.....Stereo recordings rocked as long as both speakers worked.
Saw these guys in '81 at The Roundup at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia...Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchett, Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special and The Outlaws. Giddyup!
If you like this, check out the Outlaws cover of Ghost Riders. Ghost Riders is an old country song from the 1940's. The Outlaws gave it a much needed modern update.
"The Florida Guitar Army" on full display. Three Guitars and a Bass, and two Drummers, quite a setup. Saw these guys twice in the late 70's, and they rocked the house pretty damn hard. The second time I saw them it was at a four band festival with The Jon Butcher Axis, David Johansson, Ramones and Outlaws, quite a varied musical day. Outlaws OWNED the stage, all three Guitarists and the Bassist right at the front of the stage just jamming their asses off.
Have you checked out Jeff Beck Wired from 1975? The guitarists from the 70's are among if not the best. This song came out about the same time as Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd. I didn't hear it until 1977.
I’m a fan of this song because I used to listen to it on the radio, back when it was a new release. Imagine playing it on guitar. Back when music was musical.
As you progress in your musical education, you will find that in the 1970s the lead guitar solo was the key element in almost every rock and roll band. Groups like Skynyrd and the Outlaws took it to the next step with dueling guitar solos. So, enjoy! BTW you need to check out Molly Hatchett!!!
from the allman bros to the outlaws , marshall tucker band , 38 special , molly hatchett , lynryd skynrd the 70's were the high tide for southern rock. a bit country but a whole lot of rock and roll with some of the best guitars to ever exist. a magical time - i was in my 20's then and soaked it all in. now at 70 years old i have found my new musical passion . all female japanese metal bands ! they are ruling the world these days and one band in particular - LOVEBITES - insane talent , songwriting and beauty. i recommend anyone watching this punch up their live song 'holy war ' from zepp diver city 2020. if you do not instantly fall in love with these ladies you just aren't human . best thing i have heard in 40 years or more and there are a ton of these amazing groups
This got airplay, but the reason why is funny: It's length. It allowed FM disk jockeys to queue up the song, and go to the bathroom/eat/catnap/bang someone while two long songs or album sides were playing! Didn't hurt the song was a banger.
Listen to the rest of their hits. They were an underrated duo Heaven sent. Also Henry Paul used to be with them. He went on his own later and did Greyghost and So long which are extraordinary.
You need to listen to the live version off Hitting the Road Live. A GREAT Southern rock band. This song is an all out jam session!! Glad you dug it! 🤘🎸🎸🤘
I saw them in Little Rock at a night club called "My Generation". No stage, just setup in the corner of the bar. It was "In Your Face" guitars all night. Loved it!!!
This is the last track on their self titled debut album. It's an excellent album from start to finish. My favorite all time band and album. Some of the best melodic guitar leads you'll ever hear imo. Check out the song Knoxville Girl that's on it when you get a chance.
Saw them live probably 3 years ago. The drummer was the original member. GGHT was big for those that listened to this type of music. Try Molly Hatchett cover, Dreams I’ll never see.
Real musicians with real talent. Nobody does stuff like this anymore. It's a damn shame!
Tons of people are still doing this.
You just won't hear it on radio stations.
Listen to the Tedeschi Trucks Band. My Morning Jacket.
Widespread Panic. Gov't Mule. Billy Strings. Sturgill Simpson. Molly Tuttle. Phish. Goose. Umphreys McGee. Gary Clark Jr. Shakey Graves. The New Mastersounds. Muse. Radiohead. The Foals. Rival Sons. Greta Van Fleet.
Just to name a few.
@@ajschroetlin2196 can’t agree more. Can I also add The Marcus King Band. Honey Island Swamp Band. The Greyhounds. Kenny Wayne Sheppard. Blackberry Smoke. Joe Bonamassa. There’s more. Great young players that woulda fit right in back in the day. (I’m 63. I was there)
One of the greatest guitar masterpieces of all time.
Especially for 1975? Let’s see, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Molly Hatchett, Ted Nugent…. You haven’t even scratched the surface of ‘70s rock yet.
Nope...we hit the life lottery growing up in the 70's and 80's
You betcha!
I got to see them in 1979 with the group "Head East" opening. Their last encore was a 25 plus minute Jam of this song. Three guitarists and two drummers. Incredible.
Nice.🤘
Head East!! Haven't heard that band in a long time! John should react to "There's Never Been Any Reason" or "Since You've Been Gone"
I saw them in 1979 with Molly Hatchet opening up. It was broadcast on the radio throughout the country, just the Outlaws part.
Head East...the opening act for every concert for about a decade!
Oh my God I totally forgot about Head East
70's Southern Rock, Florida style! RIP Hughie Thomasson
The Guitar Army at its Best!! Man I'm 67, and I enjoyed the best music ever in my younger days!!
The 23 minute live version in Passaic in 78 is even better.
Hughie and Billy were greater together than the sum of their parts. Billy's vibrato is thicker than a triple chocolate shake and Hughie's single coil sound is the perfect blend. When they recorded this record they panned Billy's guitar hard to one side and Hughie's guitar hard to the other side. Big headstock Strat vs 61 Black Beauty Les Paul Custom covers all the bases. Over 9 minutes of the origional recording ended up on the cutting room floor so they could get it on the B side of the LP. They were the finest live band on the planet at that time.
Truly one of the all time great southern rock anthems. Long live The Outlaws! Florida's Guitar Army!
One of the greatest southern rock guitar songs of all time. RIP Hughie
Great reaction but ... I 'bout bust a gut when you said, "... this song is chocked full of so much ingenuity and especially for 1975" 🤣🤣🤣!!! I almost fell out of my chair. I was thinking, "No man, you've got it all backwards !!! NO ONE'S doing this stuff now. It was BACK THEN (60's through the 80's) that all of the great music was made, but it has been sliding downhill ever since, and people these days have forgotten how to do anything like that. Everything is geared towards quick hits, quick sell, new face tomorrow !!! No one wants to put in the work anymore".
Amen brother.
I love the Outlaws. I love this song! I'm here for your reaction! Next time with this band do "Hurry Sundown" 💪
- "The Florida Guitar Army"!
- Extended jams / dueling guitars: a signature of Southern Rock. And, "Outlaws" was one of the best.
- Your reaction of amazement and joy was awesome to behold :)
- My experience with this song?... Saw them live THREE times! Great every time. And of course, all the joints didn't hurt, either :D
I was 15 years old when the song came out and was heavy into the whole southern rock scene for the next few years.
The song was and still is one of my favorite songs. It always brings tears to my eyes because it makes me think of my brother who I lost years ago.
You've just heard the greatest guitar rock symphony ever made. Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones play off of each other perfectly.
In it's day this was considered "Country Fried Rock". When Country music was twangy and old school, a new and younger generation of Country music began to emerge and it got electrified and wild. The Box guitars and piano's went to electric and organs slowly but surely. In the beginning of this the jam sessions were a complete out of control musical brawl. Its so bad ass that everyone wanted to be there. Then the actual songs began to formulate which was cool as Hell. The Allman Brothers, Marshal Tucker, Outlaws, Skynryd, The Eagles, New Riders of the Purple Sage, The Flying Burrito Brothers. Thanks to them look what music is today,
3 guitarists and 2 drummers and some real nasty solos. these guys were so talented
1 drummer and 1 bass, and 3 guitars.....that's 5 members. ABB had 2 drummers.
In 1977 David Dix returned to the band as second drummer and in 1979 the other drummer left. I saw them 2 times first time with just the one drummer and 2nd time when they had 2
Others may have already said this, but you need to listen to the FULL on live version of this song. Like Band-Maid, The Outlaws are at their best when they are live. So listen to Green Grass and High Tides from their Bring it Back Alive album. all 20 minutes and 41 seconds of it. The dual drum solo and traded lead solos are worth listening to. Trust me, it will blow your mind.
Welcome to the 1970s, you'll never want to leave it.
Have been wanting to go back for 50 years now.
@@fleegerbriggs5694we certainly hit the "Life Lottery " growing up with this music...didn't we?
I saw this band so many times in the 70s and it was always amazing! They didn't call them the guitar army for nothing! I was in the Air Force when this started being played on the radio and I always turned it up when I could. When live in concert it seemed like they jammed this one out for 20 to 30 mins. The best concerts ever were in the late 60s through the mid 70s and they were cheap! Usually between $4 and $8 and you had to be in line at a ticket location to get the first ones available! Never quit rockin' John! EZ✌
What do you mean for 75! We've been jammin to music like this since the 60s!! And it's still asskickn to this day.
This song did not get much air time on the mainstream media but was very popular with local FM radio. 70s rock and roll was as much about lead guitar solos as vocals. If you want to hear a rock and roll song played by a jazz group who claimed that rock and roll was easy, give a listen to a song called Hocus Pocus buy a jazz group called Focus . If you thought this blew your mind then your mind has yet to be truly blown!!! PS... Please listen to the studio version!!!
I was a freshman in college in 75. My college floor buddies were all going to a college 30 miles up the road to see Lynyrd Skynyrd. When they came back, all they could talk about was The Outlaws. That's how fast the Outlaws broke. Green Grass could be heard on FM nonstop for the next 6 months.
Man, this was one of my favorite songs of so many back in the day. Ready to retire now and unashamedly here to tell you that this was one of the best tunes to get high and just dig it. Had a great run and hope these younger generations get to enjoy this music as much as I did (and still do).
Yes it was on the radio back in the day. I saw them right after this album came out. Great band live for us guitar guys! Still one of my favorite southern rock songs.
"The Drummer must be tired"...Luckily they had two drummers!
It was good to hear this song again. It had been a while. 😮 Having grown up in the 70s, southern rock was part of life !
😏♥️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘
I saw them do this song...they toured with Molly Hatchet, another crazy southern guitar band. Molly Hatchet came out onstage and did this song with the Outlaws. There were 5 guys exchanging guitar solos and 2 bassists. I seriously will never forget that night. Listen to the whole album, and dive into Molly Hatchet too. Dreams (I'll never see) is a great song to start with. Loved your reaction. Everyone who hears it for the first time can't believe it.
The Allman Brothers Released the original Dreams(I'll Never See) several years earlier Molly Hatchet's cover is in the wrong time signiture and is a pale imiitation of the original.same with the Outlaws (I saw them live also)Trying to sound like ABB but just a copy.Dont get me wrong I liked Green Grass and High Tides also.
That tour was around 1979 or 1980 - I saw it too.
I have to agree with you. The way they arranged the song just takes the whole spacey, dreamlike feel away. And, of course, NO ONE can match Skydog's transcendent guitar work. Although, in Molly Hatchett's defense, they were actually covering another artist's cover of the song, and being old and forgetful, the name of that artist escapes me; but he was the one who changed the time signature, and entire feel of the song. I actually like Molly Hatchett; very talented, but this cover just wasn't their best effort. I always wonder how they would have covered the ABB version...bet it would be killer!@@bobcorbin3294
The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels - I was into all of them in college in the late 70s. Still listen to them all from time to time. Wonderful stuff.
Wet Willie, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Elvin Bishop (Traveling Shoes), Allman Brothers Band, .38 Special, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Pure Prairie League and a bunch I’m forgetting.
Great song from this great Southern Rock group. And loved playing it on my guitar...If you liked it, try another Outlaws hit: "There Goes Another Love Song."
can confirm it's a banger
They had one of the Best Concerts you could ever Imagine
You have just been attacked by Florida's Guitar Army... The Outlaws. 🎸🤘
Great band and great song, met them when they played a venue owned by a friend back in 2001. Check out another Southern Rock band with a banger they released in 1975, Outlaws - "Green Grass and High Tides”. Not Southern Rock but Country Rock is the band Poco, start them off with the outrageously great song “Crazy Eyes” released in 1973.
Thanks to this song im just about deaf and still working on it
I heard this song for the first time when I was going to University of South Florida in Tampa. Before their first album, the Outlaws played free all the time in front of the student union. I had never heard of them but, like you, was stunned, totally blown away when they finished up with this amazing number. Best lead guitar work I had ever heard. Hughie Thomasson, who wrote it, was one of a kind. He was known as "the Flash" because of his lightning fast leads.
I saw em live in 78.I was 15.What a blast.It was southern jam.They were huge on fm.My southern bros from Tampa Bay.This song is about there.
Great song and review. You should watch/listen to the extended live version of this. For me, the "guitar army" in The Outlaws, provided in this a southern rock song far greater than Skynyrd's "Freebird" but it would seem that Freebird was more popular with the general public, and got greater attention.
If I remember correctly, they wrote this in response to Freebird by their southern rock rivals, Lynyrd Skynyrd, which, until then, had been touted as the ultimate southern rock anthem. For me the Outlaws come out on top - 3 lead guitars - unbeatable.
I agree and I'm from Jacksonville home of Southern Rock. Skynerd, Molly Hatchet. 38 special, Blackfoot and a little known fact the Allman Brothers got their here. I saw the Outlaws with Marshall Tucker and Charlie Daniels. Best concert I've ever seen...
Watch "Heartworn Highways". Came out in about '75. Although it was the documentation of the "Outlaw Country" music movement, you get a sense as to why there was so much talent back then. No social media, internet, etc. People hung around kitchen tables, playing, singing, drinking, honing their skills. Living life.
Yes , recordings are fantastic. Without recordings of music, all we would know about music is what we hear live . I remember listening to this song in 75 when I was in California. When I hear it now , I go right back to those days , It's a Package deal for me. I can hear the first one or two guitar notes and my thoughts race back
You won't have that , but thanks for keeping an open mind. The Outlaws were , umm , how do you young folks say ,,,, Dope! They were high energy with some expensive Harmonys. They had so many great songs. Full of soul.
Personally compared to the ecstatic orgy of guitars in Freebird, I prefer this one…
It was played on the radio but the management wanted songs in the 2 to 3 minute length so they produced a short version. When people got the album they wanted the long version. Along with Innagoddadavida stations had to start playing the full length version of songs that just didn’t cut it with the short version. I was 16 when this song came out, Southern Rock was kind of a niche genre but it was great to grow up in those times.
My experience with this song was pretty much like yours was. As a sophomore in high school getting high and listening to this song in 75 was awesome. We had so much good music in the 70’s.
I saw them with Blackfoot and the Marshall Tucker Band at USF sports field in '77. The tickets were $5.00 because I was a atudent, up to 4 tickets per student. The parking was $1.00. Besides the economy of the whole evening my friends and I were completely mesmerized! Prior to this show, I had seen The Allman Brothers in concert.
It came out on FM radio when FM was still an underground or considered underground. I was 18 when it came out and whenever this came on, it wasn’t anybody around my age who didn’t just stop in heir tracks and start air guitar sessions right on spot.
I first heard this in a dorm hallway from fridge sized speakers at ear bleeding volume.
Headphones? Bluetooth speakers with subwoofers? NO! Massive towering speakers with plate sized woofers and multiple tweeters and midranges! Move the furniture out, get rid of the couch, open the windows or they will break!
Me too! Rooms shaking! Then going to the local watering hole on Wednesday night happy hour and this always played! Along with Born to Run, and , well you remember…😅
The Freebird reaction video that’s out there, 7/2/77 Oakland, the Outlaws opened that Day On the Green, and ended their show with this, 4 guitarists and a bass player front and center just jamming. If I am remembering right, one of the Outlaws drummers was jamming on a guitar for the finale, love this jam, Thanks for the reaction….
My brother was in this band prior to the name change, and toured with the founding member after he left the band Great Song!
This song is about going to (music) heaven and all the musicians that had died coming out and playing for him.
You have been eargasmed by the Outlaws. Welcome to the club. This band are guitar shredders that is good for your soul. Good stuff.
The best part is that this was an analog recording on magnetic tape with no autotune.
One of the lead guitarists- Hughie Thomasson- was in Lynyrd Skynyrd for a good 10 years, after they reformed. Until his death.
Dude was a monster player!
You really should check out the live version from their live album. Every song was kicked up a notch or two, and red hot! One of my favorite live albums!
You really cant go wrong with any 70s rock group. ALL were good, most were great. You HAD to be - there was nowhere to hide, live- and fans were brutal to pretenders. Also, no studio trickery and a LOT of competition.
Also look up Foghat for another killer live band from the era. Lonesome Dave Peverette on vocals and guitar, Rod Price " mister slide" on lead, and a wicked good rythm section. You got your moneys worth from them!
Loved your reaction John. You get it.
I grew up with this sound. The Seventies was a very creative time for music. Subscribed.
I hazard to venture there were no click tracks lamely used in the making of this track. One could almost mistake it for a live recording. An arguably even better version appears on "Bring It Back Alive", which I recommend.
Yeah, it was all over the radio for years. Definitely one of those life sound tracks. It still sounds fresh to me.
Recorded in stereo!!!! You get Hughie's strat in your left ear, and Billy's Gibson in your right ear.....Stereo recordings rocked as long as both speakers worked.
Saw these guys in '81 at The Roundup at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia...Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchett, Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special and The Outlaws. Giddyup!
That song is exhausting . The Outlaws backed up Lynard Skinner on tour. I saw them in Houston.
After the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash they plsyed this as s tribute to the band.
If you like this, check out the Outlaws cover of Ghost Riders. Ghost Riders is an old country song from the 1940's. The Outlaws gave it a much needed modern update.
yeah even A.I. couldn"t come up with that one yeah I was in High School when this came out
"The Florida Guitar Army" on full display. Three Guitars and a Bass, and two Drummers, quite a setup. Saw these guys twice in the late 70's, and they rocked the house pretty damn hard. The second time I saw them it was at a four band festival with The Jon Butcher Axis, David Johansson, Ramones and Outlaws, quite a varied musical day. Outlaws OWNED the stage, all three Guitarists and the Bassist right at the front of the stage just jamming their asses off.
That is the best reaction to any song I've ever seen. Thank you sir, The Outlaws are Legends and your appreciation for them is honest and real.
This has to be the boss level on Rock Band.
this song was actually a tribute to Lynard Skynard done in a similar style as Free Bird with a slow start and epic ending.
The Guitar Army and one of my favorite bands ever . Green Grass and High Tides is one of the best that's ever been recorded.
Saw them at the Warehouse in New Orleans. Definitely in the 70's, the years kind of run together in those days 😂
Have you checked out Jeff Beck Wired from 1975?
The guitarists from the 70's are among if not the best. This song came out about the same time as Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd. I didn't hear it until 1977.
I’m a fan of this song because I used to listen to it on the radio, back when it was a new release. Imagine playing it on guitar. Back when music was musical.
As you progress in your musical education, you will find that in the 1970s the lead guitar solo was the key element in almost every rock and roll band. Groups like Skynyrd and the Outlaws took it to the next step with dueling guitar solos. So, enjoy! BTW you need to check out Molly Hatchett!!!
I saw them in '75(?) opening up for Charlie Daniels. I used binoculars to watch them play this. It synced the sound perfectly.
Their Live version is the whole side of an album.
One thing about the 70's. Nobody was in a rush to get anywhere. We lived in the moment. The music of the era reflected this.
Back when bands had talent! No pop BS fake music with auto tune. Loved the Outlaws!
I saw the Outlaws perform, many times, at the Stone Pony. Always put on a great show!
from the allman bros to the outlaws , marshall tucker band , 38 special , molly hatchett , lynryd skynrd the 70's were the high tide for southern rock. a bit country but a whole lot of rock and roll with some of the best guitars to ever exist. a magical time - i was in my 20's then and soaked it all in. now at 70 years old i have found my new musical passion . all female japanese metal bands ! they are ruling the world these days and one band in particular - LOVEBITES - insane talent , songwriting and beauty. i recommend anyone watching this punch up their live song 'holy war ' from zepp diver city 2020. if you do not instantly fall in love with these ladies you just aren't human . best thing i have heard in 40 years or more and there are a ton of these amazing groups
This got airplay, but the reason why is funny: It's length. It allowed FM disk jockeys to queue up the song, and go to the bathroom/eat/catnap/bang someone while two long songs or album sides were playing! Didn't hurt the song was a banger.
Listen to the rest of their hits. They were an underrated duo Heaven sent. Also Henry Paul used to be with them. He went on his own later and did Greyghost and So long which are extraordinary.
I was 18 in 1975. Music was incredible. Especially with some tasty buds or chemical enhancement.
You need to listen to the live version off Hitting the Road Live. A GREAT Southern rock band. This song is an all out jam session!! Glad you dug it! 🤘🎸🎸🤘
The 70s baby !
ha ha, great reaction. this song was big back in high school, such a great guitar jam
Saw them in concert in Richmond VA in 1977. Fender and Gibson lead guitars. No theatrics. Just played and sang their absolute hits.
I saw them in Little Rock at a night club called "My Generation". No stage, just setup in the corner of the bar. It was "In Your Face" guitars all night. Loved it!!!
I want THIS song played at my funeral.....it's Rock & Roll Heaven.
Listen to it live on their Bring 'Em Back Alive album! It's phenomenal! 😊
Very talented musicians basically sayin "hold my beer".
Southern rock at its finest!!!
Saw them at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ, with a then unknown opening act,,, Molly Hatchet
Allman Brothers too! This wasn’t played much on radio. It was too long. But it was big anyway.
There is an outstanding live version where they dedicated the song to Lynyrd Skynyrd
It’s all about them geetars
This is the last track on their self titled debut album. It's an excellent album from start to finish. My favorite all time band and album. Some of the best melodic guitar leads you'll ever hear imo. Check out the song Knoxville Girl that's on it when you get a chance.
Saw them live probably 3 years ago. The drummer was the original member.
GGHT was big for those that listened to this type of music.
Try Molly Hatchett cover, Dreams I’ll never see.
Yes when this album came out it was played on the radio all the time!
The Outlaws are a guitar Army.....they awesomely kill it...❤
@ 2 Drummers 3 guitars Thats all you need.
The Florida guitar army saw them five times in Boston between 75 and 81
HAA! This was their debut album!
I saw them 1976 or 77 in South Orange NJ at Seton Hall...was amazing, they were still new
The Florida Guitar Army!! 😊