With ALL THE RESPECT IN THE WORLD to those who made this amazing song legendary, The Outlaws made the best version imo.
@msgilmourgirl3 жыл бұрын
They own this ,hands down ! 😎👌👍❤
@ericunderwood80803 жыл бұрын
Agreed....saw em play it front row Long Beach Arena 81-82 awesome! Them and Molly Hatchet... Eric Underwood class of 81 Downey High School California
@chrisaguirre50102 жыл бұрын
Agreed👍
@patsielee77602 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@skipacuff51042 жыл бұрын
”Ghost Riders in the Sky” has been one of favorite songs, or alternatively, guitar instrumentals since the late 1950s. Among the best versions I had collected prior to Outlaws coming on the scene: Vaughan Monroe; Johnny Cash; Marty Robbins; and Roy Clark. Outlaws gave the song a thorough arena rock upgrade, and I like to listen to the live performances of the various lineups the band has weathered through. Currently the 2017 lineup playing at small venues have imho the best sound quality and a solid duo of lead guitarists who deliver the goods as well or better than their predecessors. I agree with you to the extent that Outlaws pioneered the elevation of the verses to virtual dark metal ferocity and intensity. But I respectfully push gently back against the notion that Outlaws own the song, because there are so many versions performed in different styles that it is like comparing apples to motowns. So I am seizing the opportunity to introduce to the community of fellow and sister Outlaws fans the following two modern re-arrangements created by two family bands that support their Christian music catalog by performing secular pieces with a level of virtuosity that I am confident present and past Outlaws shredders would cheerfully applaud. I had no idea these bands played Christian music until after I discovered these two versions of “Ghost Riders in the Sky”. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do, along with all the other worthy versions. I’m still waiting for Buckethead to weigh in on it (assuming he hasn’t already). The version by Southern Raised shows bluegrass influences, whereas the other, by the brilliant Annie Moses Band, sounds quasi-ELO-ish (even including two gifted and - not that you care - gorgeous ladies on violin and vocals. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJp0ktdy3qzDmY0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pa1oaN2Z1c3Reo0.html Btw, the Annie Moses Band includes an unexpectedly brilliant, slow burn guitar solo towards the end , which dovetails its 24th fret wailing climax with the first yippee eye yay of the goosebump-triggering chorus.
@johnrumsby7985 Жыл бұрын
May we never forget hughie Thomasson
@PedarArdRhi2 жыл бұрын
With all due respect to The Man in Black and The Highwaymen, among others, This is The Ultimate Version of This Classic.
@JanRensing-kh9nu3 ай бұрын
Avec le nombre de guitariste c'est toujours audiblelameilleure version
@markdelcheccolo91912 жыл бұрын
There are quite a bit of southern rock bands out there that never got the recognition they deserve and The Outlaws is one of them. They are a kick ass band with some great songs 😎😉👍🎼🎶🎸🇺🇸
@billwalker75562 ай бұрын
From Tampa, FL Florida's Guitar Army.
@bestofmybest3 жыл бұрын
Remember when you could just load up your buddies in the car and go see a kick ass concert with not a care in the world?
@bobmitchell93813 жыл бұрын
Good times
@ProfMark3 жыл бұрын
And not spend a fortune!
@michaelcraig94492 жыл бұрын
Why not do that now? I do that all the time. Some of the greatest new bands are playing in bars an clubs and play for $10-$15 a ticket.. You can still do all the same stuff..IN fact it is getting more legal all the time. 420 legal in many states! Get out there and ROCK everyone!
@atlasking61102 жыл бұрын
I sure do since I saw the Outlaws live on this very tour LOL
@dwasherful4 ай бұрын
We must never let this art form and truly American born freedom die. PICK UP YOUR AXES AND JAM!!!!!! I AM
@hemihead66457 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys at RFK in 81 with Molly Hatchet, 38 Special, Marshall Tucker, and The Allman Brothers.
@thomasdonlin54567 жыл бұрын
HemiHead664 - I would have loved to have seen that concert. I was 19 and those were my favorites!!
@ZomBMarketing7 жыл бұрын
Now THAT'S one helluva lineup...
@jonel96996 жыл бұрын
I also saw them in 81at JFK in philly the only thing I was disappointed in was Danny Joe Brown wasn’t with Molly Hatchet other than that it was a great concert
@mvs7846 жыл бұрын
circa 79 . My First Concert . John Cougar . Molly Hatchet .. Headline :OUTLAWS !!!
@captainquint256 жыл бұрын
Musta been a helluva night.............
@itsaant40082 жыл бұрын
People who lived at the same time that The Outlaws now can rest truly in peace with a smile on their faces. :)
@timshea5738 Жыл бұрын
Saw them as openers for 38 spl. A year later they were headliners and 38spl. Was opening for them. Good times. Would gladly drive 100 miles to see them play.
@joshuafloyd27695 ай бұрын
Hands down nothing compares to this version
@galenkliven79622 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@dennisn16722 жыл бұрын
A strat never sounded better than in the hands of hughie. He had a style of playing that just can't be duplicated. One hell of a guitar picker. Awsome band.
@spikespikester7964 Жыл бұрын
I worked with his brother Sonny for a year in 1987. Saw them play at USF Sundome, they kicked ass.
@TheSongbird33646 жыл бұрын
The Florida Guitar Army!
@robertcrabtree40364 жыл бұрын
Skynard the other Fl guitar army
@marclayne92613 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!
@loriryde54373 жыл бұрын
Actually I think it was thin Lizzy that started the duelling guitars thing but the outlaws perfected it
@MickeyB4910 жыл бұрын
I saw this concert back in 1981, I was stationed at Fort Hood and believe I went to Austin. They opened for UFO. This was on their Ghost Riders Tour, UFO was on their Wild, Willing and Innocent Tour. They rocked the heck out of this one, the screen in back actually had a herd of long horns with red eyes glowing. Modern bands suck compared to what used to be!
@spuds64233 жыл бұрын
Die hard UFO fan here as well.... Mist underrated band ever
@silvestersalazar59142 жыл бұрын
Was there at the municipal
@El_Jackalope2 жыл бұрын
1/12 Cav, 1st CD 1980-81! They played this a lot on KLBJ.
@robertalbert61752 жыл бұрын
Damn, that background going with them playing this song must've been fucking cool. I'd had loved to see that!! I wish I could've been there to see that!
@atlasking61102 жыл бұрын
OMG I saw this tour too in Buffalo and I had forgotten the longhorns with the glowing eyes till you mentioned it! I do remember this song was the last song of the encore the night I saw them.
@Bikertrash4202 ай бұрын
I saw this concert, Johnny Van Zant and Foghat performed with them in Atlanta at the Omni, we had box seats on the floor. The whole floor was filled with the Outlaws m/c. What a great night that was.
@randallray7864Ай бұрын
Northern IL University circa 1979. At the Fieldhouse.
@chuckheeman51889 жыл бұрын
Love this - back in the day when you actually had to play music instead of surround yourself with costumes and dancers to distract from your lack of talent. These guys obviously had a blast playing this.
@richardjohnson4748 жыл бұрын
+Chuck Heeman And they rehearsed their songs until they got them right.
@annerhoads84914 жыл бұрын
Very true i lived music back then and proud of it 🎸✌🎸
@tbreezewa19984 жыл бұрын
Saw them at Three Rivers Stadium with Marshal Tucker and Lynard Skynard in 1977. Good memories!
@shawnuel4 жыл бұрын
Coincidentally, Bassist, Rick Cua (striped shirt, goofy glasses) wrote and sings a song called "Back in the Day" which includes the line "Back in the day, when music was music, and bands really played" on his band, Blues Counsel's recently released new album.
@thomasb18893 жыл бұрын
All while playing a song from a genera far different than what they normally played.
@davidapple8047 Жыл бұрын
Others written and performed this song, but the Outlaws made it legendary!!
@davidcarter10136 ай бұрын
Old Neil levang did the instrumental on the L Welk show in 1961,check it out,but the outlaws made it ,you said it,legendary.
@aprilmclain958 жыл бұрын
hughie will never be forgotten
@malcolmbrannen8 жыл бұрын
Sorry, who is Hughie??
@nightstalker22177 жыл бұрын
April Mclain Huey Thomasson. lead vocals & guitar outlaws, skynyrd and rejoined the outlaws before his death in 2007
@timothygerber93587 жыл бұрын
April Mclain ,I agree .I miss Hughie Thomason,one heck of a Guitar player .Great voice ,great talent.Ass Kicking song!!!!!!!!!!!¡ RIP Hughie .
@AnthonyBurrito13134 жыл бұрын
He was so cool
@spuds64233 жыл бұрын
I got to see Hughie a few weeks before he passed at the NYS Fair....what a show...I am so glad I got that t-shirt and got to say hi to Hughie.
@burtyoung29717 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the OUTLAWS version of this song. I saw them in 81' when they opened for Black Sabbath.
@msr11164 жыл бұрын
Was it BS or Ozzie Osbourne's band? Bec that was the band I saw in 1981. Motorhead was the opening act.
@burtyoung29714 жыл бұрын
@@msr1116 It was Black Sabbath fronted by Ronnie James Dio.
@mikejoslin61074 жыл бұрын
Saw this tour in Phoenix. The Outlaws opened for Black Sabbath.
@tool3rdeye2 жыл бұрын
@@burtyoung2971 Holy hell, what a show that must've been.
@usmcmlpierce7547 Жыл бұрын
@@mikejoslin6107 - 1980
@everly-shadystudios9900 Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the greatest guitar Duos of all time No Doubt!
@flyboysteven99796 жыл бұрын
one of the best southern rockers ever...i saw them every time they came here....i saw them with Molly Hatchet when Molly Hatchet's first album came out...had front row seats....it was the PLAYIN' TO WIN tour....still have my concert program
@GBeret8312 жыл бұрын
I remember this video being one of the first live concert videos that the MTV showed when it first came on the air in back in 1981-82.
@williamsmith90264 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@ajfiducia26843 жыл бұрын
👍👍me as well!!!!
@davidapple80472 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of this song ever made!!
@marcelomateos34513 жыл бұрын
What an amazing band! right up there with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Great Southern Rock
@BIGOGRE19588 жыл бұрын
I`m so glad that in my lifetime,I got to hear this!
@wthjrtx18 жыл бұрын
Cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride. Chasing the Devils herd across an endless sky. Just Southern Badass!!
@Ragnar067 жыл бұрын
Agreed but originally it was a Western in 1948/9 (Stan Jones). It's one of the top 100 westerns of all time...according to the Western Writers of America. The song was released by several singers over the decades. You'd be surprised. Check it out. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(Ghost)_Riders_in_the_Sky:_A_Cowboy_Legend
@aphrniuscarneir71135 жыл бұрын
My first time in Boston, 1986 Orpheum Theatre . The Outlaws and Steve Ray Vaughn best show ever .
@steveallred13304 жыл бұрын
Man I sure miss the 80s heavy metal era these guys kicked ass on this song
@samanthavaneyck99536 жыл бұрын
I was there in Calgary!!! These guys made the guitars speak. So wicked!!!! Mob Rules tour~
@richkanka60602 ай бұрын
Outlaws opened for Skynyrd at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in 76, great show. Ashame this live music is gone. Still listening today. Hughie and Billy almost stole the show. Than Ronnie and the boys came on. Both were great.
@kaptainkaos120210 ай бұрын
In ‘79 they did a benefit for a young girl with some disease outside Philly. One of older friends had done roadwork for them so was able to get me in. It was a small show and I can still remember sitting off stage by the stairs drinking a Genesse cream ale and being surrounded by sound. My days are getting shorter so memories like this are awesome.
@westyavro10 жыл бұрын
This is what the devil sounds like on a cold, dark, Florida winters night when the moon is full. We need more like this.
@tonypoore4404 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. Had to learn it and play it with my music class in front of the entire school. Johnny Cash does it justice as well.
@jennifersman79902 жыл бұрын
Check out the duet version Johnny did with Willie Nelson, loose and easy-going but just as cool
@debraewing80143 жыл бұрын
Love this.My husband was singer of a band.they did great and Michael's voice was right on. Man it's been awhile since I last heard this.✌️
@briankearney63865 жыл бұрын
Man can this band shred on those guitars
@chrisaguirre50102 жыл бұрын
Yes! And let's not forget the drummer
@CrozetBob4 жыл бұрын
Saw them open for Marshall Tucker and the Allmans at Balboa Stadium in San Diego in Oct 1975. It was a good day.
@Sherriincali10 жыл бұрын
Holy God! At the 4.00 minute mark my faith in mankind is restored.
@TrumpTroll694 жыл бұрын
Made me look, uh I mean listen (and look)
@brianrogers67314 жыл бұрын
the jamming begins....
@ckck19095 жыл бұрын
triple guitar threat. foundation of southern rock.
@specfeverguides8 жыл бұрын
Miss you Hughie!!!!! A great man and a great talent!
@donniedeleon46506 жыл бұрын
Seen them live they kicked ass it was them and marshal Tucker band
@cong1sena23 жыл бұрын
seen them in NYC at the old Palladium 1980 and then pier 54 on my Birthday 1981, with great friends who are now ghost riders NEVER forget them, OUTLAWS Forever...... RIP all.......
@BaphometsLounge9 жыл бұрын
A huge hit on the radio when I was ten...loved it ever since.
@michaelcraig94496 жыл бұрын
WHUPPASS!! Wish it was 20 minutes instead of 6 minutes!!
@thomasking43297 жыл бұрын
out laws rock man songs like this live on forever you just can't replace this stuff
@largelester5 жыл бұрын
Cowboy Country to Heavy Metal in 4 minutes. Outlaw Rock!
@judithhitt63586 жыл бұрын
I stand with those Outlaws! 🎶✌️🎶♥️
@jblancomuro373 жыл бұрын
The Outlaws Amazing Guitarris Hugh Edward Thomasson, Jr. R.I.P. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@OtayBW3 жыл бұрын
Saw them in May of 1981 at Kings Dominion amusement park, north of Richmond, Va. High school Sr night. Great show! Billy Jones was still with them on lead guitar.
@markvescovo8684 жыл бұрын
Damn..I Love them all...Man I grew up in Tampa 1970 to present , growing up in Town and Country and going to Lowry Park ( before it was anything) watching Huey and the boys jam under the "shell" for nothing, not a dime,(other than the dime bag or 2 we had ) this was before anyone really even knew them...man what a time ,love em
@bluzzpower6 ай бұрын
Just the best Southern Fried Rock on the Planet! Hughie! RIP brother!!!
@lizzyfan19866 жыл бұрын
The Outlaws were originally going to play the Spectrum with Iron Maiden opening... For some reason they changed the venue to the Tower and recorded it for MTV I was there!
@todyoung68586 жыл бұрын
I well remember this on MTV.
@larrywiesner893Ай бұрын
Vintage Outlaws with Huey at the reigns. What a great band and what a great version of this classic. Love ya, brothers!
@tonyajohnson79483 жыл бұрын
The Outlaws kick ass!
@johnmcgovern99808 жыл бұрын
I'll be an outlaw till the day I die...
@Sicklix9 жыл бұрын
Freddie Salem lives by me now. Nicest, most down to earth guy you could ever meet.
@mikepage49519 жыл бұрын
Sicklix Wish Freddie would consider guest appearances with the Outlaws.....So underrated but man could he fill it with Hughie........
@christophermilark80868 жыл бұрын
Freddie was a scream met him when they toured with Foghat and yes great guy
@markhendrickson2247 жыл бұрын
Would like to see him again. Freddie is a great guy. Great fun on the road with the band
@lisaknell60186 жыл бұрын
Sicklix I've met several of my musical heroes and it's always nice when they are exactly like you hoped they would be. Wish I could've met Hughie.
@jasu1824 жыл бұрын
Not so good guitar player..
@AnthonyBurrito13134 жыл бұрын
Man Hughie was so awesome!
@sfperaltaАй бұрын
Great song. Awesome rendition!
@aleeshajo67396 жыл бұрын
I would give anything to see them live! 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️
@TheYamahog122 жыл бұрын
They were awesome live! They still play but most original guys are dead. Henry Paul still going. Saw latest version just over a month ago.
@mthemouse22312 жыл бұрын
I bought High Tides Forever when it's been released, still got it nowadays and guess I been listening to it a little less than 100 000 times since then :))
@berryj365 жыл бұрын
The Florida Guitar Army! The Outlaws!
@rcsnow229 жыл бұрын
Killer Strings ,,,,,,, what Guitar man wouldn't love this ....
@powerkor5 жыл бұрын
bring back Southern Rock
@brooksrountree27099 жыл бұрын
This is brooks Rountree from Akron Ohio got a love this video Freddy really rocked it out I think he really had a lot to do with the success of this song
@thomasspoerli46596 жыл бұрын
Hello from Switzerland! Thomas, a great fan since 35 years.
@majesticmental11 жыл бұрын
My favorite version of this song..
@slidinjohn495 Жыл бұрын
.......and that is how it s done ......saw them opening for Molly Hatched in Germany Essen Grugahalle 1983. They took no prisoners and started hier show with this song. Still remember it just like yesterday. I feel sorry that I missed Billy Jones. Molly Hatched appeared with Danny Joe Brown, Dave Hlubek, Duane Roland, Riff West, Bruce Crump and Bobby Ingram. I feel sorry as well, that I missed Steve Holland......luv ur music, attitude and southern vibes from down there🙏keep it up
@victorysaint7 жыл бұрын
Summer of '80 in New Orleans. Lunch at Busters in the Quarter and hurricanes at Pat O'briens all. night. long. One of the best summers of my life. Where are you now Laura Daniels?
@Whitevaliantwarrior9 жыл бұрын
Rick Cua, great bassist!!
@jonathankohns78484 жыл бұрын
He always makes it look so effortless
@scottmeeks6627 жыл бұрын
They use to play the old St Pete Bayfront Center in the 80s every year with Molly Hatchet. Never a bad show. Damn I miss these guys.
@rcbrown222 ай бұрын
Love the stage smoke !
@worseto15 жыл бұрын
One hell of a guitar solo.
@jehugo666 жыл бұрын
Best version, Hands Down!
@antoniojaviervegasantana77002 жыл бұрын
LEGENDARIOS 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶
@HavocSun2 жыл бұрын
A Classic Southern Rock Band that never got it's equal due. Yes they charted & they had a good run. Mention the Outlaws now as you would the Allman Brothers band & lynyrd skynyrd, most people would say "Who". In my book equal guitars to any other Southern Rock band.
@martind76353 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing the Denim jean jackets with bands like Molly Hatchet, .38 Special, Allman bros.& Outlaws painted on the back. Even the heavy metal bands as well like Iron Maiden. Great artwork on most of them.
@Arriscraft4 жыл бұрын
wow breathing life into a classic well done !!!!
@GruntProof6 ай бұрын
Outstanding
@chrismclain62688 жыл бұрын
A legend!!!!!
@robertstarr96912 жыл бұрын
Seen them at Stone Pony Asbury park NJ , prolly 81 good ole days !! Bunch of other southern rock tours . Tucker , ABB , charlie d ,
@bitchnguy6 жыл бұрын
The Florida Guitar Army
@rosemarygranat39813 жыл бұрын
Me too. Thank you ❤️😊
@odairsimao17 жыл бұрын
sem comentário esse som. muito bom..😎😎
@thomasheusel67076 жыл бұрын
Eine der besten Live-Versionen!
@hairylarry61673 жыл бұрын
Seen this band in Florida, man they could really jam. They are sensational.
@rockn24x7goog3 жыл бұрын
Saw them at Aragon B(r)a(w)llroom / Chicago in '79 as headliners, with Molly Hatchet and 38 Special, too! That triple-ax threat was just the best!!!
@davidapple80472 жыл бұрын
Legends in their own time....If that don't get you goin, nothin will!!
@juliemarchese-temple77493 жыл бұрын
1976 with Marshall Tucker in L.A.!!!!
@GerryRocks6411 жыл бұрын
Best vesion! Hughie does a good job!
@erikdinos12297 жыл бұрын
killing sound folks.......greetings from Greece!
@teelw31667 жыл бұрын
Awesome just awesome. Seen these guy's Rock out in SC, Iowa April of 81.
@jasonvirgilio1196 ай бұрын
Guitar army!! 🎸🔥🔥
@erikdinos12294 жыл бұрын
breathtaking....thank you!!!!!!!!!!
@hobillyjerry8 жыл бұрын
This is the man I met and it was Bad ass
@jamescook9661 Жыл бұрын
Saw them at Willowbrook ballroom In Willowbrook IL about this time. The Willowbrook ballroom is the beginning of the Resurrection Mary legend and can be spooky a hell
@robdegraw15682 жыл бұрын
I like this version the best. I remember when this video came out
@99somerville9 жыл бұрын
Hughie's giving that whammy bar on that Strat a work out at the end. In GG and HT he switches back to a Telecaster.
@teresamiranda64476 жыл бұрын
Its pure magic fantastic rock
@mikehubbard10673 ай бұрын
saw these guy molly hatchett Marshall tucker 38 special allman brother with charlie daniels late 70 early 80 at west palm beach speedway in middle of the summer on white sand infield it was so hot but we didn't care 12 hours of music lits of beer and few of the funny looking cigarette lol amazingly i remember those days
@davewoodley37166 жыл бұрын
Superb!
@greglist90493 жыл бұрын
The grits tour kicked ass
@kuei127 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@marcribaudo19657 жыл бұрын
I saw them in NYC at the Palladium in 81. They could jam.