Grew up in central Florida when Outlaws first came out in mid 70's and ZETA 7 was giving away tickets. I won some and me and my chick went to our first concert there. I've seen them to many times to remember but loved them all. 😎 Edit: if you know what ZETA 7 was you are a badass.
"Ghost Riders" is a CLASSIC Country & Western song, not even sure who wrote it, but it has been covered by many Country and Southern Rock bands. Many. OUTLAWS have one of the best versions, IMVHO. Seen OUTLAWS live twice, got this tune both times, very cool.
After doing a search for this song, I discovered a Burl Ives version. He's the guy who voiced the snowman in Rudolph the red nose reindeer, and sang many of the songs including my favorite Holly Jolly Christmas, LOL. Edit- Green Grass and High Tides is my favorite Outlaws song.
The original version was written by Stan Jones and recorded by Him and his Death Valley Rangers Mercury 5320 (phonograph record that plays at 78 rpm) in May 1949. It is inspired by a story he was told when he was 12 years old by a cowboy friend who had claimed to see the ghost herd and rider, but new many other cowboys who supposedly had. The song has been covered by over 50 other artists. Interestingly enough the picture you have up while the song is playing is from the movie Ghostrider with Nicholas Cage and Sam Elliot. Spiderbait played the version heard in the movie. You really must check out the video with spiderbaits version. The scene with Blaze and Carter Slade doing his last ride is Bad-ass and imho one of the best. As always excellent reaction with well studied and thought out lyrics.
The "Guitar Army" The Outlaws..... Saddle up for this ride. I saw them with the Marshall Tucker Band, Elvin Bishop, 38 Special.... AWESOME SHOW.... Great choice.
This song was first popular in the 1940s where it went to number one with the great Vaughn Monroe(1949)-although it was originally done by Stan Jones in 1948.
The original version by Stan Jones was recorded in late 1948 or early 1949. A recording by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers was issued on Mercury 5320 in May 1949. Fellow songwriter Eden Ahbez sent the song to Burl Ives, who recorded his own version in early 1949.
The first rock concert my parents ever let me go to when I was a young teenager was The Outlaws opening for Black Sabbath on their Heaven and Hell tour. Musta been 1981 or thereabouts. My buddies and I found seats right up front center stage. Fire! The Outlaws kept the rock in country rock. At any rate, "Ghost Riders In The Sky" was popularized as "Riders in the Sky" by Vaughn Monroe in 1949. And The Doors were jamming on the song in the studio when they came up with "Riders on the Storm".
This is the second song I ever remember hearing as a very small child. First was Creedance and then this on 45's my parents had. Made me fall in love with music as an infant.
Probably one of the best versions. For a good Southern Rock overload play this, Green Grass And High Tides with Blackfoots Highway Song. Guaranteed to get you a speeding ticket.
this song was written back in 1948 by Stan Jones ( in Gene Autry's Band at the time) then the great Burl Ives did a cover the following year, 1948. Burl's version is bit more haunting, but this version is vastly more dynamic !!!!
I encourage all those who watch this video to check out the Playlist to see all the legendary names artist listed in chronological order as he discovered a new "Not Familiar With" group/artist. Some of the most iconic legendary songs done with a twist....JM"s fine comments and NO Pauses.
Grew up in central Florida when Outlaws first came out in mid 70's and ZETA 7 was giving away tickets. I won some and me and my chick went to our first concert there. I've seen them to many times to remember but loved them all. 😎 Edit: if you know what ZETA 7 was you are a badass.
"Ghost Riders" is a CLASSIC Country & Western song, not even sure who wrote it, but it has been covered by many Country and Southern Rock bands. Many. OUTLAWS have one of the best versions, IMVHO. Seen OUTLAWS live twice, got this tune both times, very cool.
After doing a search for this song, I discovered a Burl Ives version. He's the guy who voiced the snowman in Rudolph the red nose reindeer, and sang many of the songs including my favorite Holly Jolly Christmas, LOL.
Edit- Green Grass and High Tides is my favorite Outlaws song.
I heard the Outlaws’ version first
Hail these boys from Tampa Fl. Sweet guitar driven Southern Rock.
The original version was written by Stan Jones and recorded by Him and his Death Valley Rangers Mercury 5320 (phonograph record that plays at 78 rpm) in May 1949. It is inspired by a story he was told when he was 12 years old by a cowboy friend who had claimed to see the ghost herd and rider, but new many other cowboys who supposedly had. The song has been covered by over 50 other artists. Interestingly enough the picture you have up while the song is playing is from the movie Ghostrider with Nicholas Cage and Sam Elliot. Spiderbait played the version heard in the movie. You really must check out the video with spiderbaits version. The scene with Blaze and Carter Slade doing his last ride is Bad-ass and imho one of the best. As always excellent reaction with well studied and thought out lyrics.
The Guitar Army 3 lead guitars same dynamic as Molly Hatchet. Can’t go wrong with that. It was the best time to be young so much to listen to.
FLORIDAS GUITAR ARMY!!!!!
The "Guitar Army" The Outlaws..... Saddle up for this ride. I saw them with the Marshall Tucker Band, Elvin Bishop, 38 Special.... AWESOME SHOW.... Great choice.
WOW thats one heck of a line up!!!
Mark, it's actually The Florida Guitar Army, according to those who know. Saw them twice, never heard that title at the shows.
This song was first popular in the 1940s where it went to number one with the great Vaughn Monroe(1949)-although it was originally done by Stan Jones in 1948.
The original version by Stan Jones was recorded in late 1948 or early 1949. A recording by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers was issued on Mercury 5320 in May 1949. Fellow songwriter Eden Ahbez sent the song to Burl Ives, who recorded his own version in early 1949.
The first rock concert my parents ever let me go to when I was a young teenager was The Outlaws opening for Black Sabbath on their Heaven and Hell tour. Musta been 1981 or thereabouts. My buddies and I found seats right up front center stage. Fire! The Outlaws kept the rock in country rock. At any rate, "Ghost Riders In The Sky" was popularized as "Riders in the Sky" by Vaughn Monroe in 1949. And The Doors were jamming on the song in the studio when they came up with "Riders on the Storm".
Absolutely FIRE! one of the best Rockin' Jams ever 🎸
Now, JMBOY.... you have to checkout the Johnny Cash`s version of this...One of the Biggest names in all of Music!
This has been my absolute favorite song since they did it!! Now my grandchildren love it !❤
Love this version 😊
This is the second song I ever remember hearing as a very small child. First was Creedance and then this on 45's my parents had. Made me fall in love with music as an infant.
Probably one of the best versions. For a good Southern Rock overload play this, Green Grass And High Tides with Blackfoots Highway Song. Guaranteed to get you a speeding ticket.
this song was written back in 1948 by Stan Jones ( in Gene Autry's Band at the time) then the great Burl Ives did a cover the following year, 1948.
Burl's version is bit more haunting, but this version is vastly more dynamic !!!!
JMBOY, Your enthusiasm is infectious. Love it. Don't change a THING about you.
Pure fire 🔥
RIP Hughie. Thank You!
I like the blue's brothers version
Stanley Jones wrote the song...so many great versions of this song and the Outlaws is one of the best along with Vaughn Monroe and Duane Eddy...
This song dates back to the 40's(!) with the version done by Burl Ives. While this is my favorite version, Burl's is darned good too.
Roy Clark even does a version of this song
A great song covered a few times ! Great reaction!
my mom's favorite song!
It's a vibe. Beastie Boys!!!!!!!!!
I encourage all those who watch this video to check out the Playlist to see all the legendary names artist listed in chronological order as he discovered a new "Not Familiar With" group/artist. Some of the most iconic legendary songs done with a twist....JM"s fine comments and NO Pauses.
Great movie as well as a song….watch it if you haven’t seen it.
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Oldest version I ever heard was from Gene Autry. I’m sure even he was not the first.
Love this song. Please check out Roy Clark and Glen Campbell's version.
they are horses, not cows
The lyrics say cows, and it says they have horns
Why? So many GREAT versions of this song. This one SUCKS. If this is your first introduction to "Ghost Riders in the Sky" I feel bad for you.