Drummer reacts to "Green Grass & High Tides" by Outlaws

Another winner from our alpha patron Joel. Wow. That was incredible. The guitar AND the drums were fantastic here. And the bass! The whole damn band. I've never heard of these guys and they just knocked my f'in socks off. Thank you Joel.... wow.
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[@Lwize]

You couldn't beat 1970's Southern Rock. The guitar jams speak for themselves.

[@davidwolf4677]

I always thought this was their “Freebird”.

[@L33Reacts]

I can totally see that. It's definitely a fire storm of guitar solos lol I love it

[@leongerek9714]

It was written as a tribute to the members of Leonard Skinnerd who just died in an airplane crash

[@mph7282]

⁠@@leongerek9714this is song is indeed a tribute to rock stars who’d died, but not Skynyrd. The song came out two years before the Skynyrd plane crash.

[@fenderchamp8241]

1st concert in '76. Montrose opened, The Outlaws, THEN Lynyrd Skynyrd! What a show.

[@wildziblet1]

hughie and the boys laying it down!!

[@tomhill9445]

My first concert too. They opened for The Doobie Brothers in '75. I was 14.

[@Mark-o6e7p]

Three guitar army!

[@ls1959]

Free Bird from Lynyrd Skynyrd got most of the airplay for long guitar jam songs, but many folks like this one just as much.

[@lelandsmith8111]

Incredible band, saw them live in the mid seventies in Syracuse, NY, along with the Doobie Brothers, so ya, I'm old but still rocking.

[@rghilino6734]

I had this on my mixed tape when I drove to Ft. Lauderdale for spring break in 1978. Probably listened to it 50 times driving down 95 from Jersey and back. Kicks butt and royally at that.

[@acb9231]

Great song, great band! Without a doubt, one of the best rock ‘n’ roll jams in music history! Next, check out Ghost Riders and There Goes Another Love Song! ✌️

[@benhill8454]

Such an awesome song. The guitar playing is next level. Not just the style and technique but that TONE. Fantastic.

[@beatlesarebest]

Some of the best guitar playing EVER!!!!!!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

BRING'EM BACK ALIVE.

[@lawrencesmith6536]

Why is Joel constantly hangin out in my record collection ??

[@Jude_196]

🤣🤣🤣 I don't know - but, I'm GLAD HE IS!!! :) You got GOOD TASTE!! :)

[@yankeeboyno7]

We must have an overlapping catalog. I still have over 600 LP’s in my garage!

[@Morthoron1]

"Green Grass and High Tides" had the misfortune of being released about 7 months after "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It has often been referred to as a copy cat, which really isn't the case.

[@swamihuman9395]

- The "Florida Guitar Army"!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Fun reaction. And I love all of it and how well it all works together, but I have to say at least lately when I listen to it including right now, I think it's the bass guitar line that ultimately affects me the most over the long haul. It's just stupid in its range from simple driving support, to throwing in all kinds of difficult busy stuff, but it's in service to making it kick, and adding some funk at a really high tempo, and making people want to dance. And his tone is so well matched for this mix.

[@alphajava761]

Freebird, hold my beer - Green Grass and High Tides

[@davidmckenzie420]

My favorite Outlaws song. (There Goes Another Love Song comes next...) Icons of Southern Rock.

[@mausermike9188]

Don’t forget, Knoxville girl!

[@cletushouse906]

Outlaws were some ass-kickin’ rockers.

[@rayezzo8889]

I'm 67 and always loved the outlaws. Glad to see today's generation still enjoying them. Freeborn Man is another good one, as well as their version of Ghost Riders in the Sky, There Goes Another Love Song and Hurry Sundown. Great reaction

[@mbsnyderc]

You know that freeborn man is a bluegrass song so was knoxville girl.

[@yankeeboyno7]

He did Ghost Riders kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4ibdGyqdrigZtE

[@markoliver630]

Saw them with Skynyrd which led to a 6 guitar encore ! High times indeed.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

If Joel was a juke box I’d put all my money in him and have a few beers ( or something )

[@yankeeboyno7]

And I’d be right there with ya!!

[@deanroddey2881]

You should check out Marshall Tucker Band's "Can't You See". They were sort of a mix of southern rock with more adventurous influences. There's a live version that's well known and though primitively made, it really captures the vibe well.

[@jmjschoharielg2563]

The Outlaws GR&HT is FANTASTIC..! Try BLACKFOOT & HIGHWAY SONG next. You will not be disappointed..!

[@V7avalon]

1975 concert tour the Outlaws, Headeast - never been any reason, ZZTop Fandango- I Heard It On The X - Tush - Mexican Blackbird 😂 I smoke weed everyday

[@jonathansmith3742]

One of the Baddest Jams in the Land. Top tier. Never ever gets old. 49yrs later and I still dance my ass off. Southern Rock Anthem is an understatement.

[@swiftmatic]

Holy Tunes 🙌

[@captjeter2]

this is such a bad ass song and the guitars - WOW

[@Jude_196]

NOT a good song to play while DRIVING! I KNOW!!! (Trust me)..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ENJOY, LEE!

[@richeaton5752]

👍 RIP Hughie. Thank You. Hope you didn't put yer sox back on yet... lol more southern rock Atlanta Rhythm Section- Another Man's Woman kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmSkpmR7lqiVY5I

[@hunterhendee4325]

Saw them in San Diego at Balboa Park. They opened for Marshall Tucker and The Allman Brothers.

[@davidteller7681]

"Flirtin With Disaster" by Molly Hatchet would be a good next! 🔥

[@johnbuxbaum8392]

Southern Rock defines sex, drugs and rockn roll. When you first heard this you knew the beers would be flowing.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

All 3 lead guitarists are trading off solos on this one. Fantastic players!

[@patrickcadge-moore6916]

The 70s were such an explosive musical era in so many directions - Southern Rock, Glam, Rock, Punk, New Wave, Reggae, Ska, Disco, Jazz Fusion, Heavy Metal and probably another dozen genres were out there for people with different memories. Thanks for keeping them present, Lee

[@d2d2d28]

Yes the 70s was the decade for the best of just about every musical genre there was. Everything was at the apex of creativity.

[@roadkill7314]

I doubt there's ever been a greater musical decade in human history than the 70's.

[@scotto.4832]

Hope you like guitars lol -- Free Bird is great , but I always thought this was better.

[@dannyc8041]

Florida Guitar Army!!

[@dennishinkle5010]

Skynyrd Allman brothers Marshall Tucker and Outlaws the ultimate concert.

[@richardmodglin3900]

Saw a live 26 minute version of this song at Anahiem stadium in 1978 at the Stones concert. I liked Outlaws better. They rocked! Everybody was happy.

[@williamjones6031]

This thing was originally done in the studio in only one take. When they were done they said, "print it, If it ain't broke don't fix it." This is great to play in the jukebox because it's 1. Very good. 2. Long as hell Can you believe they only had two "hits"? SHAME

[@stephenkittle6586]

ANOTHER SICK ASS KICK ASS SOUTHERN ROCK BAND !!! 😍😍😍Saw them a few times , GREAT SHOWS!!!

[@dougj7295]

Allmans led the way for the next group - Outlaws, Skynard, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels & Wet Willie. What I love about the Outlaws is Hughie plays the Strat while most of these bands were wearing Les Pauls. And all were amazing bands but no one could ever match the Allmans talent & what they did on the Live at Filmore East album. if you ever react to that, avoid the youtube vids and go right to the vinyl.

[@dianehowell4352]

I seen them twice the first time was 1975 opening for the Doobie brothers. It was a kick ass show.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

And all the time a great driving bass line. Reminds me of John Paul Jones

[@jahdonkey]

Makes "Freebird" look like an exercise in self-restraint.

[@JimboKM]

Hard to believe this was a big radio hit. Ah...the good old days of FM.

[@lloydanderson1486]

They have a lot of Great Songs

[@jmilton5842]

I actually saw them twice; two lead guitarists and the singer played rhythm. Good times!

[@JimFlickinger]

As the kids would....banger of a Monday!!

[@markprior2278]

Im in my 50s and i only heard about the Outlaws a couple of years ago.

[@mmiller11]

Here I was, 20 years old, working in a back kitchen in Seattle, listening to Jon's cassette tape of "Southern Fried Rock" -- his own compilation, and listening to this track and thinking I just heard the epitome of that Southern Rock sound.

[@johnfoster5295]

This song is their Free Bird. Some other ones worth checking out, Hurry Sundown, Freeborn Man, There Goes Another Love Song and Ghost Riders In The Sky.

[@yankeeboyno7]

He did Ghost Riders kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4ibdGyqdrigZtE

[@dustylane2898]

Fantastic in concert, trading leads and then the three of them lined up playing together! Thanks Lee, glad you ran into the Outlaws!

[@rbking9296]

Hurry sundown off the album lady in waiting it’s another good one by the outlaws

[@TerryKrysinski]

Hurry Sundown is off the album of that name (3rd release). Lady In Waiting is their second one. T

[@glenndespres5317]

So…. Freakin….. GOOD! How you say, “Firing on ALL cylinders “.

[@L33Reacts]

Yeah that was epic as hell. So glad Joel requested it lol I was rocking out so hard to this last night

[@Deckard_2021]

I miss Rock Band!

[@TerryKrysinski]

Ahhhhh..The Outlaws. Fab band from Florida! Their albums are all fantastic. Henry Paul more recently revived the band and they recorded to VERY strong albums titled ' It's About Pride' and 'Dixie Highway'. Perhaps try 'Hurry Sundown next,but there's oodles of great material. Dig in,bro...T

[@charlesallison146]

There's a live version at nearly 15 minutes... They are from Tampa Fla hence the nickname Florida's Guitar Army . The Allman Bros from Daytona and Skynerd, Molly Hatchet, 38 special, Blackfoot all from Jacksonville Fla ( my hometown) Yeah there's something in the water down here !!!

[@JudyDuduks-gm4rb]

Yes. Bradenton Fla. First saw them there in 69

[@bobschenkel7921]

Every great Southern Rock band needs a Guitar Opus, and this is the one for Outlaws. Saw the "Florida Guitar Army" twice, and of course, they closed the show with this number both times. And stretched it out to about 15-18 minutes, which was great. Three Guitars and the Bass player all standing at the front of the stage, just wailing away, amazing and fun.

[@smb60usa]

You want to blown away? Watch the live version of this. Like 24 minutes long. The guitar army. Two drummers. Incredible 👍👍

[@daytonarama]

Only one drummer on this recording. But the band did later use two drummers.

[@Jude_196]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lauracarlo1262]

Omg This was my first concert I was 16. Right before they played Green Grass and High Tides, the band call there crew in to throw huge garbage bags full with weed. Then someone said into the mike “you all take some and pass on back to you neighbors.” Everyone including me was lighting up and sat back and enjoy the show. I can wait to see your reaction Lee, thank you in advance. Oh I’m now 60 😆

[@kidpoker007]

Where did you see them?

[@lauracarlo1262]

@@kidpoker007 Nassau Coliseum Long Island

[@kidpoker007]

@@lauracarlo1262 I think saw them in 76-77 in New Jersey

[@toddmichelfelder3417]

One of my earliest concerts as well. They were touring with Kansas, it was a great show!!

[@oldmanghost219]

Darn. I saw them in San Bernardino and we had to bring our own.

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Joel, don't forget to request Molly Hatchet's "Flirtin' With Disaster." p.s. L33 is right, you know how to choose songs for his reactions. PEACE

[@johnthegreek5836]

Great song

[@AirDOGGe]

Great choice L33. Nothing like a run with what they like to call their "Guitar Army". Their live album ("Bring 'Em Back Alive") came out not long after the Lynyrd Skynyrd airplane tragedy, and they dedicated this song to them at the start of it. Also on the inside of the 2 LP album cover there is a confederate flag in the upper left corner with a Skynyrd dedication printed on it. The live version is a bit longer. Give it a listen someday my friend. Peace out!

[@davidmoss2548]

If you react to Ghost Riders in the Sky I will give you likes right now.

[@yankeeboyno7]

He did kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4ibdGyqdrigZtE

[@jimreeves1]

Some Molly Hatchet would be great too....

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Saw them open a four-act bill in Oakland (a Day on the Green) with them, Santana, Skynyrd, and Frampton on 4 July '77. My 20th birthday.

[@boboquisp]

Guitar-gasm!

[@midnightrambler7716]

Song title was a play on a ‘60’s Rolling Stones compilation album title “Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)”

[@d2d2d28]

Went to a jam concert called “The Round Up” in Philly back 1980 or 81? , and it had The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, 38 Special, The Marshall Tucker Band and Allman Brothers headlining. Everyone was there from suburban kids to Hells Angels. Hotter than hell in the enormous JFK Stadium (100,000).

[@asevedo1]

My favorite Outlaws song! Loved your reaction.

[@lawrencesansone4451]

The outlaws were 2 drummer band

[@brentfreeland5834]

Check out their cover of Ghost riders in the sky

[@yankeeboyno7]

We did kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4ibdGyqdrigZtE

[@sooty951]

Check out live versions-about 20 minutes!

[@alansmith7626]

..the Allman Bros and Zappa...that would be Most interesting...lol Love your reacts, you would have fit right in back then...

[@howardgott4946]

I always thought that this was their answer to FREEBIRD

[@musicairplanes4884]

When it comes to Southern Rock the Allman Brothers were and always will be the kings.

[@LarsSmith-rv4ot]

RIP Dicky

[@TheMikeman1971]

Southern Rock is the Greatest IMO ! Blackfoot has good tunes to highway song !

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Monty definitely had his work cut out keeping up with those guitars.

[@CliffordLake]

There are guitars in this song.

[@RichardSchaefer-zx9ig]

Great reactions to the Outlaws big hit, GGaHT. The lead off song was played and promoted on the radio (AM + FM), "Thete Goes Another Love Song". I liked it and bought the album and Side 1 shows the diversity of the band w different vocalists and styles. "Hurry Sundown" is another tune worth hearing. Guitar is stellar throughout. Hurry Sundown might be on 2nd LP.

[@franktrig]

On a live version they dedicate the song to Lynyrd Skynyrd after their plane crash

[@Jude_196]

Oughta check out the "guitar army" - Lynyrd Skynyrd: FREEBIRD - LIVE from Sacramento, CA - Jul 2, 1977 - Oakland Coliseum....THAT performance reminds me of MY teens.... :) BANGER!!!

[@toddgilleylen3438]

The North sucks! Only in the South can you get this kind of music!

[@johngay422]

They were called the guitar army for a good reason

[@wiliamwidlacki7459]

It's because of your reactions to songs like this that has your channel rapidly growing.....Rock on. Brother!!!

[@oldmanghost219]

"Green Grass & High Tides" !!! Glad you found this one. I went to all of the concerts that came to town for 4 years in the mid 70's and the Outlaws were one of them. Fantastic.

[@thomashartmann2891]

Saw them at Giants Stadium on June 17th 1979. The lineup was Poco, The Outlaws. Todd Rundgren’s Utopia and the headliner was Boston. Great show all around.

[@josephpisano6040]

Let's not forget MOLLY HATCHET folks.

[@dannysene5030]

I saw them on the Rock Legends Cruise in 2016 with the likes of Gregg Allman, Peter Frampton, America, Grand Funk Railroad, Steppenwolf and Marshall Tucker Band, and these guys were better than all of them.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nothing like Poco compare to their live CMON on The Midnight Special when Rusty plays his Steel Pedal Guitar with his chair

[@theeloquentbaby]

They are new to me. They’re very good! Musicianship and exciting energy…!

[@276parpir]

Top Stoner Anthem of 1975/76 at Los Altos High School (northern California).......

[@garylamb7688]

There are 2 guitar slingers sometimes 3. The singer Hughie a master of a Stratocaster and 1 with a Les paul

[@sooty951]

Check out Greta Van Fleet-will blow your mind

[@CadillacL]

Awesome song & ending jam. My favorite is “There Goes Another Love Song”.

[@ShiverHinge]

This gave Skynyrd a run for their money. Funny you say Allman Brothers and Zappa, I heard a little Santana in there and lots of bluegrass influence. Didn't you think some of the vocal harmonies were reminiscent of CSNY?

[@josephadams7379]

If I remember right, Lynyrd Skynyrd helped a lot with this album.

[@54fighting5]

People tend to overlook the beautifull vocal harmonies of the Florida Guitar Army. Its maybe not that evivident here, but it is on many of their other great songs with Henry Paul singing. Here, that is Billy Jones' Les Paul in one ear and Hughie Thomasson's Strat in your other ear. Lol they tend to draw you in huh? But this was a COMPLETE band of excellent musicians. I always feel the need to point that out to newcomers. Check out their catalog, at least the first 3 albums.