HOLY WOW! The Outlaws Green Grass And High Tides Reaction

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[@killiansred1000]

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.

[@markhaus2830]

Real musicians with real talent. Nobody does stuff like this anymore. It's a damn shame!

[@ajschroetlin2196]

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.

[@keeponkeepinonstudio]

@@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)

[@ericingham9925]

You've just heard the greatest guitar rock symphony ever made. Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones play off of each other perfectly.

[@erikmecom4145]

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.

[@Popskull-yl9gn]

Nice.🤘

[@Mysterious_Grimpond]

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"

[@beachbumsailordude]

I saw them in 1979 with Molly Hatchet opening up. It was broadcast on the radio throughout the country, just the Outlaws part.

[@cavecookie1]

Head East...the opening act for every concert for about a decade!

[@scottaskew9600]

Oh my God I totally forgot about Head East

[@johnwilliams8855]

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.

[@swamihuman9395]

- "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

[@burb92]

3 guitarists and 2 drummers and some real nasty solos. these guys were so talented

[@davidmckenzie420]

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."

[@Roddeau1]

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.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

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 ! 😏♥️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘

[@StevesFunhouse]

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".

[@jenifferjones]

Amen brother.

[@garyfish6889]

My brother was in this band prior to the name change, and toured with the founding member after he left the band Great Song!

[@greylocke100]

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.

[@liannehoward4602]

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.

[@bobcorbin3294]

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.

[@gazoontight]

That tour was around 1979 or 1980 - I saw it too.

[@cavecookie1]

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

[@lloydanderson1486]

They had one of the Best Concerts you could ever Imagine

[@user-ht7qq2uc3n]

The Outlaws are a guitar Army.....they awesomely kill it...❤

[@nodope4me]

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.

[@pyroman6000]

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!

[@leestein504]

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!

[@betseyr.9081]

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.

[@montelumpkin2318]

Truly one of the all time great southern rock anthems. Long live The Outlaws! Florida's Guitar Army!

[@cameltanker1286]

The best part is that this was an analog recording on magnetic tape with no autotune.

[@darrinkelly3446]

Very talented musicians basically sayin "hold my beer".

[@dennishall5017]

I have seen them 13 times in concert! Always a great show!

[@jayterry7291]

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.

[@keithwatkins7908]

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.

[@thedocofrock1890]

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

[@tomlester8705]

Saw them in concert in Richmond VA in 1977. Fender and Gibson lead guitars. No theatrics. Just played and sang their absolute hits.

[@user-ht7qq2uc3n]

I want THIS song played at my funeral.....it's Rock & Roll Heaven.

[@billsager5634]

I saw the Outlaws perform, many times, at the Stone Pony. Always put on a great show!

[@robertlarimore5510]

This was our party song. This was one of my favorites we partied hard to this. I miss those days!

[@skockets]

Personally compared to the ecstatic orgy of guitars in Freebird, I prefer this one…

[@anth1225]

Yes when this album came out it was played on the radio all the time!

[@KingOfNebbishes]

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.

[@andrewgoodwin2152]

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.

[@charlesallison146]

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...

[@doobiedave9686]

You have just been attacked by Florida's Guitar Army... The Outlaws. 🎸🤘

[@Grendelbc]

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.

[@Texashog11]

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.

[@maryreilly5092]

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.

[@glenncanale9225]

@ 2 Drummers 3 guitars Thats all you need.

[@JahJahbone]

It was a super well-known song, and I freaking still love it!

[@fjb22161]

I've seen the Outlaws at least 30 times. Heard the first in 1975 with their first single There Goes Another Love Song. You definitely need to see the live version from1978 at the Capitol Theatre. Just amazing

[@Texashog11]

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.

[@ericingham9925]

I first heard this in a dorm hallway from fridge sized speakers at ear bleeding volume.

[@burb92]

saw these guys 3 times and they always finished with this cut am d you left with your jaw dropped.

[@user-bq5ch2wl4e]

this song was actually a tribute to Lynard Skynard done in a similar style as Free Bird with a slow start and epic ending.

[@foxtrotnow]

Loved your reaction John. You get it. I grew up with this sound. The Seventies was a very creative time for music. Subscribed.

[@kidpoker007]

I saw them 1976 or 77 in South Orange NJ at Seton Hall...was amazing, they were still new

[@Mysterious_Grimpond]

"The Drummer must be tired"...Luckily they had two drummers!

[@daveroberts3357]

One of the greatest southern rock guitar songs of all time. RIP Hughie

[@Mysterious_Grimpond]

I love the Outlaws. I love this song! I'm here for your reaction! Next time with this band do "Hurry Sundown" 💪

[@bryanhale5254]

yeah even A.I. couldn"t come up with that one yeah I was in High School when this came out

[@davidbordonaro1631]

The 70s baby !

[@user-gb5bl1bl4z]

This song is about going to (music) heaven and all the musicians that had died coming out and playing for him.

[@georgepaust8416]

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!!!

[@mitchellhunt2840]

I saw the Outlaws in 86 or 87..they opened for SRV in Columbus, Ohio

[@mojorider8455]

ha ha, great reaction. this song was big back in high school, such a great guitar jam

[@Batts14]

Southern rock at its finest!!!

[@RobRager]

Saw them at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ, with a then unknown opening act,,, Molly Hatchet

[@zackattack635]

This has to be the boss level on Rock Band.

[@chadwhitfield6946]

After the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash they plsyed this as s tribute to the band.

[@dannyc8041]

This is my high school music. Love it so much.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

It’s all about them geetars

[@spicynachohaggis7756]

Was considered 'Southern Rock' back in the day.

[@Renehawk-ne2zq]

I was 18 in 1975. Music was incredible. Especially with some tasty buds or chemical enhancement.

[@markbrennan8033]

No other like them, so in sync! Thanks for the post!

[@georgepaust8416]

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!!!

[@bobschenkel7921]

"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.

[@detroitlady7201]

Back when bands had talent! No pop BS fake music with auto tune. Loved the Outlaws!

[@WillLlamas]

Haha, he had to pause it. GUITAR ARMY!

[@bamfordsteele555]

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.

[@lloydanderson1486]

They have Many Great Songs

[@SteveJonesHimself]

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.

[@gordonschenck1672]

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.

[@robertscola4762]

The Florida guitar army saw them five times in Boston between 75 and 81

[@Danandrea919]

The Florida Guitar Army!! 😊

[@richardmirandi4370]

HAA! This was their debut album!

[@Clrwatrtom]

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.

[@garysteinert8040]

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.

[@billsager5634]

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.

[@larryrs]

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!!!

[@Greg-om2hb]

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.

[@toddmitchell7542]

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….

[@wildmountainsky]

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.

[@scottobrien3112]

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).

[@user-dc2tp3tk1m]

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.

[@brockjennings]

There is an outstanding live version where they dedicated the song to Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@rd400d]

My home town, Tampa Bay's very own!

[@karenmandeville7116]

the Outlaws, like Lynryd Skynyrd, were a triple guitar band.

[@markbrennan8033]

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.

[@bobdelp2023]

THE LAST TRACK ON THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ( OUTLAWS ) JOHN, INSANITY!!!💯😊AND THE OPENING SONG WHICH WAS THEIR OTHER BIG HIT WAS : THERE GOES ANOTHER LOVE SONG👍GREAT SOUTHERN ROCK LIKE : ZZ-TOP, MARSHALL TUCKER, ALLMAN BROTHERS, CHARLIE DANIELS 😊

[@Danandrea919]

Listen to it live on their Bring 'Em Back Alive album! It's phenomenal! 😊

[@johnbelmore1178]

That's the 70s lol 😆 bro I love it

[@TheKayzieMichelle]

Allman Brothers too! This wasn’t played much on radio. It was too long. But it was big anyway.

[@TheMikeman1971]

Great tune broski !

[@TheMikeman1971]

Lyrics In a place you only dream of Where your soul is always free Silver stages, golden curtains Filled my head, plain as can be As a rainbow grew around the sun All my stars of love who died Came from somewhere beyond the scene you see These lovely people played just for me Now if I let you see this place Where stories all ring true Will you let me past your face To see what's really you It's not for me I ask these questions As though I were a king For you have to love, believe and feel Before the burst of tambourines take you there Green grass and high tides forever Castles of stone souls and glory Lost faces say we adore you As kings and queens bow and play for you Those who don't believe me Find your souls and set them free Those who do, believe and love This time will be your key Time and time again I've thanked them For a piece of mind They helped me find myself Amongst the music and the rhyme That enchants you there Green grass and high tides forever Castles of stone souls and glory Lost faces say we adore you As kings and queens bow and play for you Yeah, they play just for you

[@camazotz808]

Try playing this bass part, full speed, plucking with fingers, what a workout, so fun

[@klauswyatt1050]

Hi John , So glad you did this Song. I was actually going to request it the other night. It's a Southern Rock Guitar masterpiece!! Essential to anyone collection, right up there with " Freebird" "Can't you see" "Simple Man," and all of the best

[@michaelsteinbacher5596]

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! 🤘🎸🎸🤘

[@TerryKrysinski]

LOL Great reaction again,John! So cool to see you discovering all this awesome heritage rock,bro. The Outlaws debut album is a banger--every track. This was the epic ending to the album. All their early albums are stellar..dive in! :-) T

[@ggwalker55]

Big song and played hard in my crowd. Not a lot of cover bands touched it.

[@fkessler53]

Fun reaction!